Planetarium Sky Shows are year-round. For current information call (631) 854-5555.
Please check our special events page in upcoming days for information on tickets.
Weekday Schedule and Labor Day Schedule: Tues. - Fri. Schedule starting June 29 (Closed Mondays):
11:00 AM - A Trip to the Planets
12:00 PM - Symphony of the Stars Laser Show
1:00 PM - Journey through the Solar System
2:00 PM - A Trip to the Planets
3:00 PM - One Small Step
4:00 PM - Journey through the Solar System
5:00 PM - Laser Beatles
Thursday Evening Schedule
8:00 PM - Journey Through The Solar System
9:00 PM - Laser Beatles
10:00 PM - Laser Pink Floyd - The Wall
Friday Evening Schedule
8:00 PM - Long Island Skies (Live Lecture) 7/02, 8/06, 9/03 Only
Journey through the Solar System (alternate program)
9:00 PM - Laser Beatles
10:00 PM - Led Zeppelin: Lased and Confused
Saturday Schedule
11:00 AM - A Trip to the Planets
12:00 PM - One Small Step
1:00 PM - Journey Through the Solar System
2:00 PM - A Trip To The Planets
3:00 PM - Symphony of the Stars (family laser show)
4:00 PM - Journey Through The Solar System
5:00 PM - One Small Step
Saturday Evening Schedule
7:00 PM - Laser Aerosmith
8:00 PM - Journey Through The Solar System
9:00 PM - Laser Beatles
10:00 PM - 10:00 p.m. Laser Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Sundays Schedule
12:00 PM - A Trip to the Planets
1:00 PM - Journey Through the Solar System
2:00 PM - One Small Step
3:00 PM - Laser Beatles
4:00 PM - Journey Through The Solar System
Telescope Observing on Friday nights (weather permitting)
Please click here for Admission prices.
Planetarium shows and show times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information please call (631) 854-5555.
Information on the Planetarium's Sky Observatory
Observing Sessions are open to the public using the Museum's new Meade LX200R 16" reflector telescope!
Observing will be on Friday nights from 9:00PM - 11:00PM. Observing is free with the purchase of the evening's planetarium or laser show ticket. There is a $3 charge for those without a show ticket. Observing is weather permitting only.
Private Telescope Viewing
Visitors have the opportunity to book a live astronomical experience using the Museum's 16" Meade LX200R telescope. Vanderbilt Planetarium staff will operate the instrument, explain its use, and interpret what is being seen in the evening sky. This service can be available for private events, dependent on weather and visibility. Due to staffing requirements, telescope viewing must be scheduled with the Planetarium Technical & Production Coordinator at least three weeks in advance of the event and all dates may not be available.
Private telescope viewing costs are $250 for the first hour and $125 for each additional hour with a 4 hour maximum. The observatory is limited to 6 people at a time - larger groups will have to take turns viewing.
Add an additional $4 for every person over a group of 50 people. The planetarium can accommodate up to 225 people.
Add a private planetarium show for an additional $300
To book private viewings and group reservations, please call (631) 854-5579
Below is a sky clock for our local observing conditions.
Click on it for a larger view with explanations on how to use it.
