MoWest’s Bushman Planetarium presents holiday showing of ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Missouri Western is offering the public a scientific and festive look at the retelling of an age-old Christmas story.
The Bushman Planetarium at MoWest is set to hold three public showings of “Mystery of the Christmas Star” this December in the lead up to Christmas.
As part of the immersive experience, viewers will travel 2,000 years into the past to ancient Bethlehem, learning about a scientific explanation for the biblical telling of the star that guided the three wise men to find baby Jesus.
Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 13 and under, as well as students, campus staff, veterans and senior citizens 60 and older.
The first two shows will start at 7 p.m. on Friday Dec. 19 and Saturday Dec. 20 with the third show set for 3 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 20.
All shows will be presented in the Bushman Planetarium located at 4525 Downs Dr.
Planetarium tickets must be purchased in advance, either online at missouriwestern.edu/planetarium or in person. Please call 816-271-4288 or email planetarium@missouriwestern.edu for more information.
