Staerkel Planetarium Sensory-Friendly Shows
Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois - Champaign County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Champaign-Urbana
1 checked detail
Map and directions
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2400 W Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821
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Quick answer
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Provider overview
Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College offers sensory-friendly shows in Champaign with lights-up, sound-down settings, relaxed movement expectations, limited seating, and social story resources.
Staerkel Planetarium is Parkland College's public planetarium with sensory-friendly show resources.
Quick facts
- Phone
- 217-351-2446
- Ages
- Guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, young children, and others who benefit from accommodations
- Season
- Scheduled sensory-friendly planetarium shows
- Cost
- Tickets are purchased before shows; families should confirm current admission price and seating limits.
Location contacts
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Staerkel Planetarium is on the Parkland College campus in Champaign.
Programs and offerings
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Sensory-friendly planetarium shows
Planetarium shows with lights-up and sound-down settings, relaxed movement expectations, limited seating, and social story supports.
- Ages
- Guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, young children, and others who benefit from accommodations
- Season
- Scheduled sensory-friendly planetarium shows
- Schedule
- The planetarium posts sensory-friendly show information and ticket timing online.
- Cost
- Tickets are purchased before shows; families should confirm current admission price and seating limits.
How we checked this listing (1 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Parkland College Staerkel Planetarium accessibility page says sensory-friendly shows use lights-up and sound-down settings with a relaxed atmosphere where patrons can come, go, and move as needed.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Sensory-friendly planetarium shows
The official Parkland College Staerkel Planetarium accessibility page says sensory-friendly shows use lights-up and sound-down settings with a relaxed atmosphere where patrons can come, go, and move as needed.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source says lights are kept up, sound is lowered, and the atmosphere is relaxed for guests who need to move around.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm the current show date, ticket purchase timing, seating limit, social story, sound level, movement expectations, parking, and whether the dome environment is a good fit.
What we checked
What we found: The official Parkland College Staerkel Planetarium accessibility page says sensory-friendly shows use lights-up and sound-down settings with a relaxed atmosphere where patrons can come, go, and move as needed.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Government sourceParkland College Sensory-Friendly Documents
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- For sensory-friendly activities: what changes are made to sound, lighting, crowds, timing, quiet space, and re-entry?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Is Staerkel Planetarium Sensory-Friendly Shows reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Staerkel Planetarium at Parkland College?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
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