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About EKU Hummel Planetarium

The EKU Hummel Planetarium sits on the Eastern Kentucky University campus in Richmond, Kentucky. Known as the Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium, this educational theater has hosted alumni events and community programs, offering a unique venue for astronomy-focused shows and planetarium experiences. While public show access has varied over time, the venue remains a notable campus landmark with a history of engaging scientific programming.

Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan a visit, including seating considerations, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. We’ve grouped information to reflect the current status and the typical needs of guests looking to attend or partner with EKU’s planetarium in a straightforward, no-fuss way.

Important notes: The historical seating capacity has fluctuated from ~164 seats in earlier years to much smaller counts after renovations around 2014–2015. Public access has been suspended at times, so confirm current show availability before planning. Parking is available on campus with visitor permits or pay-to-park spaces; look for EKU Parking & Transportation maps. Transit options include EKU Big E Transit and ParkMobile for campus access. When planning overnight stays, nearby hotels such as Quality Inn Richmond, Motel 6 Richmond (EKU Campus Area), and Holiday Inn Express Richmond provide convenient options within a short drive of campus. For any partnerships or private events, the planetarium has hosted alumni nights and community programs in the past. We’ve got you covered with easy, no-pressure planning for your visit.

If you’re looking to secure a show or coordinate a visit, reach out through standard campus channels or partner networks. We’ve got you as a connected ally to help navigate scheduling and logistics for this campus fixture.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: historically 164-seat theater; remodels around 2014–2015 reduced capacity (some sources list ~38 seats after updates; others vary).
  • Address: 4440 Kit Carson Dr, Richmond, KY 40475 (Carl D. Perkins Building).
  • Venue type: university planetarium / educational theater named Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium on the EKU campus.
  • Seating chart: no public, current seating chart published; third-party ticket sites note interactive seating charts, but public showings are not active due to closure.
  • Parking: on EKU campus; visitor parking via virtual permits; pay-to-park spaces available; parking maps available via EKU Parking & Transportation.
  • Transit: EKU Big E Transit (real-time app) and ParkMobile pay options available for on-campus access.
  • Nearby hotels: Quality Inn Richmond, Motel 6 Richmond (EKU Campus Area), Holiday Inn Express Richmond (all nearby to EKU).
  • Notable events hosted: EKU Night at Hummel Planetarium (alumni events; past shows like Two Small Pieces of Glass), private/public shows when active, and events such as card shows hosted at the Hummel Planetarium.
  • Renamed/demolished: building/venue exists on EKU campus but public access has been suspended; not demolished or renamed recently.