The Reichert Planetarium is proud to offer award-winning shows with stunning, immersive visuals projected overhead on our 60-foot dome.
Our daytime planetarium shows are available Tuesday through Sunday – please check the show schedule for each day below. We offer additional evening planetarium shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and exciting laser shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00 pm.
The planetarium is closed on Mondays.
Daytime Planetarium Shows:
Adults: $20
Students with ID and Seniors: $18
Children 12 and under: $16
Members and Children under 2: free (excludes Library Memberships)
All daytime planetarium show tickets and 4:00pm Laser Taylor Swift tickets include general admission, which allows visitors to access the exhibits in the Vanderbilt Mansion, Marine Museum, and all of our grounds and gardens.
Tours of Mr. Vanderbilt’s living quarters within the mansion are an additional charge. For more information about our tours, please click here.
Evening Planetarium Shows:
Adults: $12
Students with ID and Seniors: $10
Children 12 and under: $8
Members, Children under 2: free (excludes Library Memberships)
The exhibits in the Vanderbilt Mansion, Marine Museum, and all of our grounds and gardens will be closed during evening hours.
Laser Shows:
All tickets: $18
Members, Children under 2: free
(excludes Library Memberships)
Earth, Moon & Sun
This family show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. Native American stories are used to help distinguish between myths and science.
Recommended for ages 7+.
Note: There will be no 10:15am planetarium show on Saturday, July 27.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Big Bird, Elmo, and their new friend Hu Hu Zhu learn about stars, constellations, and the Moon by using their imagination to take a trip into space.
Recommended for ages 2-8.
The Little Star that Could
An educational cartoon show about Little Star, an average yellow star who travels through the universe in search of planets of his own.
Recommended for ages 4-8.
STARS: The Powerhouses of the Universe
Narrator Mark Hamill takes viewers on a journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy to experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Night Sky, Live!
In this family-friendly LIVE program, one of our highly trained astronomy educators will take you on a tour of tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but may include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more.
Recommended for ages 6+.
FORWARD! To the Moon
Narrator Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. Within a single lifetime, we’ve progressed from the first space rocket launch, to using space technologies in our everyday lives. Now, we are ready to start a new chapter in the history of human endeavor: to take our first steps towards a permanent, off-world presence.
Recommended for ages 8+.
Laser Taylor Swift
See Taylor Swift’s hits brought to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to the Eras Tour, this show is the next best thing! Songs include Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Bad Blood, Shake It Off, and more.
Note: On Saturday, July 20, Laser Taylor Swift will begin at 6:00pm.
EXPLORE
Humanity has always had a fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to modern-day astronauts and astronomers. This visually stunning show chronicles the history and development of astronomy, ranging from ancient Mesopotamia through future missions to the planet Mars.
Recommended for ages 14+.
Long Island Skies
This LIVE presentation, developed by the Vanderbilt Planetarium staff, uses the star projector to its fullest capabilities. The program introduces the brilliant night sky that can be seen on Long Island from everyone’s backyard, including seasonal constellations, stars and deep-sky objects.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Sgt. Pepper’s Laser Light Show
Combining laser technology with the Beatles’ groundbreaking album results in a laser show that resurrects the spirit of the 60s. Songs include With a Little Help From my Friends, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Revolution, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
Sponsored by
Laser Kiss
Relive the bombastic 70s phenomena of KISS! Laser KISS features the best classic songs including live tracks from their legendary performances. Songs include Rock and Roll All Nite, God of Thunder, Love Gun, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
Sponsored by
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Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Join narrator George Takei on a journey through the solar system to explore comets, asteroids, meteors, and what happens when they strike Earth.
Recommended for ages 10+.
Night Sky, Live!
In this family-friendly LIVE program, one of our highly trained astronomy educators will take you on a tour of tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but may include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Laser Led Zeppelin
Relive the innovative sounds of Led Zeppelin while enjoying an immersive visual treat of custom laser imagery. Songs include Immigrant Song, Good Times, Bad Times, Kashmir, Stairway to Heaven, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
Sponsored by
Laser Queen
Queen’s epic songs provided a soundtrack to the 70s and 80s. Laser Queen was inspired by these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and combines their biggest hit songs with intense laser programming for one heck of a show. Songs include We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
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