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Planetarium director Chris Johnson tells board Wausau program draws about 11,000 visitors a year

Wausau School District Committee of the Whole · March 1, 2026
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Chris Johnson, director of the Wausau School District planetarium, told the Committee of the Whole the facility guarantees seven curriculum-linked visits per student K–8, raises its own maintenance and programming funds, and serves roughly 11,000 visitors annually, funded mainly by grants and usage fees.

Chris Johnson, director of the Wausau School District planetarium, presented to the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 23, describing the facility’s history, funding model and educational role. He said the planetarium guarantees “seven unique visits” tied to classroom curriculum for district students during K through eighth grade and estimated the venue serves about 11,000 visitors a year, split roughly one-third elementary students, one-third secondary students and one-third…

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