Known on campus for its iconic architectural design, Strickler Planetarium has been an integral part of the academic foundation at Olivet Nazarene University since 1967—particularly for students in the Walker School of STEM. In addition to providing opportunities for young adults to grow in their appreciation of the Creator of the universe through the exploration of the sky and its celestial bodies, Strickler offers engaging and affordable programming to faculty, staff and the greater community through public shows.
On an annual basis, the planetarium welcomes around 3,000 visitors to the 50-seat auditorium through field trips, private events and public shows. This spring semester, Strickler Planetarium will present eight unique public shows on a rotating basis, including:
- Dawn of the Space Age
- Beyond the Sun
- Undiscovered Worlds
- The Great Solar System Adventure
- Aurora: Lights of Wonder
- One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
- 100 Years of Eternity
- The Stellars
Shows are generally on Friday at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Entry for every show is $5 per person, cash only, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open 15 minutes before the show. There is no admittance allowed after the show begins.
Stickler Planetarium Spring Schedule
During the school year, on the Saturday evenings of public show weekends, there is an additional 9:00 p.m. showing that is free to all Olivet students, faculty and staff with proof of ID.
For questions on the day of a public show, please reach out to 815-939-5307 for prompt assistance. For more information about Strickler Planetarium, visit Strickler.Olivet.edu
