William M. Brish Planetarium
Discover the Stars. Explore the Cosmos. Imagine the Impossible.
Whether you're visiting on a field trip during the school year or just curious about the night sky, the William Brish Planetarium invites you on an unforgettable journey through the universe. Come see the stars like never before!
About Us
The William Brish Planetarium opened in 1969 and is named in honor of Dr. William M. Brish, a former Superintendent of Washington County Public Schools (1947-1973). The Planetarium was created as part of his legacy of educational innovation and is operated by Washington County Public Schools to serve students and the public with astronomy and STEM related programs.
The William Brish Planetarium is a fully digital, 64-seat planetarium. All programs are digital full-dome presentations that immerse you in astronomy, earth science, biology and more as never before utilizing the Spitz Sci-Dome XD-S full-dome digital system.
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Apollo 11 Columbia Command Module model, once a NASA exhibit, now at Brish Planetarium.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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William Brish Planetarium (820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States)
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William Brish Planetarium (820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States)
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William Brish Planetarium (820 Commonwealth Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States)
"When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system."
Kalpana Chawla,
SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA
