Come Visit Us
Fiske has proudly served K-12 and other community groups for nearly 50 years.
Learn with us in our immersive planetarium theater with films and live flights around the universe, guided by our trained undergraduate staff. Get hands-on with our interactive labs and activities related to astronomy and Earth science.Ìý
We have recently updated our program offerings to bring you Core Astronomy Programs, which provide the fundamentals of astronomy in alignment with NGSS standards. Our Core Astronomy Programs also offer the option to supplement your visit with Themed Activity Add-Ons, specifically designed to complement your selected program. Check out our Discovery Labs for interactive, demo-focused experiences focused on other important topics in Earth and Space Science.
Additionally, feel free to check out opportunities at Sommers-Bausch Observatory (CU's observatory located just behind Fiske Planetarium). Depending on your group size, this might be paired with your Fiske visit.
Core Astronomy Programs
We offer 6 core programs. Each are 1 hour in length, including a 30 minute film +Ìýa 30 minute live presentation.
We also offer Themed Activity Add-Ons. These areÌý30 minute optional activities related to the core theme ofÌýastronomy programsÌýand each activity can serve 25 students at a time.ÌýNote: your total visit price increases with each Themed Activity Add-On.
Standalone Experience Labs
We offer 3Ìýstandalone experience labs. Each areÌý1 hour live presentations.ÌýThese experience labs can be booked independently or booked with any of our other programs.Ìý
Different types of light exists all around us and allows us to learn about our universe. What is light? What and how can we learn from it? Students will experience colors, the fingerprints of light, and lasers in our planetarium theater through a variety of interactive demonstrations.
Lab can accommodate up to 200 students.
Immerse yourself in the amazing sounds of our planet! Through giant screen images, surround sound, and live presentation, Global Soundscapes takes you on an ear-opening journey into the science of sound and the emerging field of soundscape ecology.
Embark on a mission to investigate the dramatic soundscapes of Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands.
Lab can accommodate up to 200 students.
NOTE: Temporarily unavailable due to construction in launch field.
3…2…1…blastoff! What different elements does a rocket need in order to fly? Explore how rockets are made, how they work, why they all look the same, and the differences between being up in space vs here on Earth. Design and engineer your own paper rocket before we head outside (weather permitting) to launch a model rocket!
Lab can accommodate up to 25Ìýstudents.
2026 Pricing Information
$8/student/hour (includes free admission for 10 teachers/bus drivers/chaperones, additional adults $8/person/hour)
- Minimum price per visit $200/hour
- Minimum price covers up to 25 studentsÌý
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Additional visit in same school year - $7/student/hour (includes free admission for 10 teachers/bus drivers/chaperones, additional adults $7/person/hour)
- Minimum price per visit $200/hour
- Minimum price covers up to 25 students
Reduced Lunch and Title 1 schoolsÌý
- 50% off entire visit (Must provide letter from Principal confirming this designation.)
- No additional discount for multiple visits in the same school year
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2027 Pricing Information
$10/student/hour (includes free admission for 10 teachers/bus drivers/chaperones, additional adults $10/person/hour)
- Minimum price per visit $250/hour
- Minimum price covers up to 25 studentsÌý
Additional visit in same school year - $9/student/hour (includes free admission for 10 teachers/bus drivers/chaperones, additional adults $9/person/hour)
- Minimum price per visit $200/hour
- Minimum price covers up to 25 students
Reduced Lunch and Title 1 schoolsÌý
- 50% off entire visit (Must provide letter from Principal confirming this designation.)
- Additional visit in same school year - $4/student/hour (includes free admission for 10 teachers/bus drivers/chaperones, additional adults $4/person/hour)
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Note: Programs outside of regular business hours may incur an extra fee.