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Expedition Reef (Sensory Friendly)
William M. Staerkel Planetarium
2400 W. Bradley Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61821
(217) 351-2568
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The Staerkel Planetarium offers matinée shows with sensory-friendly settings on selected Saturdays.
Sensory-friendly shows have "lights up, sound down" settings and a relaxed atmosphere
where patrons can come, go, and move around as needed.
Sensory-friendly shows are great for guests with autism spectrum disorder,
sensory sensitivities, or young children.
All are welcome, even if you don't need sensory accommodations!
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark
on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems.
Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce,
and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—
while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing.
Admission is $8 for adults or $7 for Parkland students,
seniors 62 and older, or children 12 and under.
Tickets can be purchased online or are sold at the door
beginning a half-hour before the show.
Members of the Friends of the Staerkel Planetarium are admitted for free.