Clark Planetarium: It's in Ogden, Not Salt Lake City

Correcting a Common Location Error

The Clark Planetarium is not in Salt Lake City. It is located in Ogden, Utah, approximately 38 miles (61 km) north of downtown Salt Lake City.

Exact Address

Clark Planetarium
1100 S. 300 W.
Ogden, UT 84404
USA

Key Details

• Part of: Weber State University (Lind Lecture Hall complex)
• Opened: 1969 (renovated 2018)
• Theater: 50-foot dome, Digistar 6 projection, 120 seats
• Shows: Astronomy, full-dome films, laser shows, school programs
• Admission: Free for WSU students; ~$5–$8 public
• Hours: Vary by semester; typically weekday afternoons + select evenings

Getting There from SLC

• Drive: I-15 N ~40 min (traffic dependent)
• FrontRunner Commuter Rail: SLC Central → Ogden Central (~45 min), then 10-min walk/taxi
• UTA Bus: Route 603 from Ogden Central

Salt Lake City's Planetarium

If you're in SLC proper, visit the Clark Planetarium at The Gateway — a different facility (same name, confusingly) at 110 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. It's the one with the IMAX theater and downtown location.

Two Clark Planetariums, 38 miles apart. Check the address before you go.