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Escher's Universe (planetarium show)

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Event Details

Escher’s Universe Planetarium Show in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium

Was M.C. Escher an artist, an astronomer, a mathematician, or a traveler? This show takes us to the artist’s studio where Escher’s most iconic works are displayed, revealing his unique ability to join science and art. Explore how Escher’s travels impacted his work and marvel at how shapes, three-dimensional reconstructions, dual worlds, and unreal buildings reveal Escher’s continuous search for knowledge in the Escher’s Universe planetarium show at the Chaffee Planetarium.

26 minutes
Ages 10+

Planetarium Pricing:

Member – $2 per person

Combined with GRPM admission – $4 per person

Planetarium Only – $5 per person

Children 2 and younger are free, and tickets are required. 

Showtimes are subject to change. Click here to see the full schedule of planetarium shows.


The Chaffee Planetarium upgrade was made possible through the generous support of the Wege Foundation. Additional support for the upgrade was received from the Cook Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Frey Foundation, Baldwin Foundation, Rockford Construction Company, Inc., David DeBruyn, and American Seating. Thank you!​

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Early Closure Notice.

The Museum will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for Museum Adventure After Dark. Tickets are still available!