Birthday Parties

DUE TO COVID THE REICHERT PLANETARIUM REMAINS CLOSED AT THIS TIME.

Now offering birthday party drive-in movies! We also have spectacular outdoor space available for parties.

To learn more about our socially distanced drive in party options please contact elizabeths@vanderbiltmuseum.org.

Plan your child’s birthday party at the Reichert Planetarium to create a memorable celebration for your family and friends. Our birthday specialists will work closely with you to plan the perfect celebration.

Please contact Elizabeth Shumway at ElizabethS@vanderbiltmuseum.org or 631-343-5460 to schedule an appointment for a tour. Tours by appointment only.

Planetarium Show Trailer

A Birthday Party Out of this World!

Shooting Star Package

$500/$450 Members

– Party room for 3 hours

– Special Birthday message at the beginning of the show

– 32 tickets to the planetarium show of your choice (includes children and adult guests)

– Preferred seating

– Designated museum staff member to assist with facilitating the party

Solar System Package

$800/$720 Members

Includes everything in Shooting Star Package Plus:

– Space-themed craft of your choice

– Planetarium favors for your guests

– Pizza lunch (Beverages & Cake not included)

– Space-themed table settings (tablecloths, lunch & cake plates, cutlery, cups, napkins)

Galaxy Package

$1,200/$1,080 Members

Includes everything in the Shooting Star Package Plus:

– Planetarium favors for your guests

– Pizza lunch (Beverages & Cake not included)

– Space-themed table settings (tablecloths, lunch & cake plates, cutlery, cups, napkins)

– Interactive STEM activity facilitated by one of our planetarium educators

Birthday Party Hints

Planetarium Show Trailers

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Package Add-Ons

Rocket Ship Piñata

$75.00

Party Favors For Your Guests $6.50 each

(Included in Solar System & Galaxy Packages)

Interactive STEM Activity $300.00

(Included in Galaxy Package)

If you are looking to add something extra to your party we suggest contacting these fabulous party vendors!

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Zoot Shoot Photographers

Customer Testimonials

“Thank you and your team so very much for making Wolfgang’s party better than I could have ever imagined. We literally tell everyone planning a birthday party to message you! Thank you thank you thank you for everything you did for us. We could have not asked for more and we will not soon forget it!”

“A wonderful birthday party – both educational and loads of fun! With the variety of shows available, we will definitely plan to have our son’s party here again!”