Hummel
Richmond, KY
Need to Know!
- NAME:
Hummel Planetarium - ADDRESS:
4440 Kit Carson
(located on the Eastern Kentucky University Campus) - LOCATION:
Richmond - STATE:
Kentucky - ZIP CODE:
40475 - SCHEDULE:
Most Saturdays and select weekday afternoons & evenings.
(check website for current schedule) - COST:
$6 Adults
$5 Seniors, Military, & Kids (4-17)
Free Kids (3 and under)
(No tickets, no prior reservations, first come-first served) - SEATING CAPACITY:
164 - FACEBOOK:
Visit Page - WEBSITE:
Visit Website - PHONE:
(859) 622-1547 - EMAIL:
hummelplanetarium@eku.edu
Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
The Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium has been nestled on the south side of Eastern Kentucky University’s campus since 1988. Since then, they have provided informal science education programs to EKU students, P-12 students, as well as the community. The main theme of their programs are seated in the fields of physics and astronomy, but recent programs have explored a myriad of STEM related topics through engaging hands on experiences.
They are open to the public during select weekday afternoons and evenings (seasonal) as well as most Saturdays throughout the year. The public show schedule is pre-set, and the programs serve audiences from preschool age and up. They also welcome private reservations for groups of twenty or more Mondays through Fridays during regular business hours.
Most visits to the Planetarium involve viewing a pre-recorded show which is immediately followed by a live Star Talk presentation inside of the theater.