General Information
Hours
Business Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (we close for lunch 12 - 1)
Contact the main business office to make reservation, change reservations, order Sky Calendars or memberships over the phone, or any other general inquires. The main business office is open during the week. It is not open during the weekends or weekday evenings even if other programs are going on.
Lobby and Theater Hours
During weekdays the lobby is open and free to visit anytime the business office is open. A program in the theater is only available by booking a group show or for MSU classes.
On weekends we have regular public shows Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. We have other monthly and sporadic programs during other times on the weekends and weekday evenings and be sure to check out our event schedule for more information.
Contact Information
Phone
(517) 355-4676
General inquiries - abrams@msu.edu
Sky Calendar inquiries - abrams.skycal@msu.edu
Location
We are located in the middle of the Michigan State University campus near the corner of Shaw and Farm.
Address
Abrams Planetarium 755 Science Rd East Lansing, MI 48824
Parking
Special Parking Notice from May 4 - August 22, 2026
Please note that from May 4 - August 22, 2026 there will be significant road closures surrounding the planetarium for utility work. For the most up to day maps of closures, please visit the MSU project site: Farm Lane Road summer utility work | Infrastructure Planning and Facilities. This will primarily effect bus parking for field trip groups through the summer.
Otherwise, available parking changes depending on when you are visiting.
Bus Parking
Directly in front of the planetarium we have a curb cutout that can fit about 2 buses for group visits. The buses can park there for free and remain there for the length of your show. For groups without buses we can fit up to 6 cars on this curb. Cars need to be registered and you will receive this information as part of your confirmation email when you book a show.
Cars on Weekdays before 6pm
The closest spot to park cars on weekdays is the ramp behind the planetarium, Lot 51. Use the entrances on North or South Shaw lane farther from the planetarium/closer to the Law school to access the basement floors. These spots are metered. You can pay, using your license plate number, on the MSU Spot On app or at the kiosks. If those are full, Lot 39 or the Wharton Center, Lot 19, are the next closest lots.
Cars on Weekends or Weekdays after 6pm
The lot directly across the street from the planetarium, Lot 41, is free and available to park.
Virtual Tour
Check our our virtual tour before you visit. This is useful for anyone who needs to see the layout of the space for accessibility or to introduce the space to students before field trips. The virtual tour was created by AbleEyes
Staff
Shannon Schmoll, Director
Shane Horvatin, Education Coordinator
Aspen Folse, Production Coordinator
Nayda Anjou, Student Presenter
Rian Perkins, Student Presenter
Fatih Imamoglu Student Presenter
Bella Martinez, Student Cashier
Craig Whitford, Volunteer Meteorite Collection Coordinator
John French, Sky Calendar Writer/Production Coordinator Emeritus/Moist Towelette Museum Curator
email: frenchj@msu.edu
Robert Victor, Abrams Planetarium Astronomer Emeritus
FeNi, our mascot
