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 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – please check the show schedule for each day below.
We offer 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 9:30 pm.
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.
Daytime Planetarium Shows:
Adults: $22
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 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.
Laser Shows:
All tickets: $20
Laser show tickets for members in the Senior, Student, Individual, Dual, and Family levels are 25% off. Tickets are free for members in the Associate, Supporter, and Director’s Circle levels. Excludes Library Memberships.
One of our astronomy educators will take you on a tour of the things we can see in tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year.
Ages 6+
Narrator George Takei takes viewers on a journey through the solar system to explore comets, asteroids, meteors, and what happens when they strike Earth.
Ages 10+
This family-friendly LIVE presentation introduces the brilliant night sky as seen from your backyard on Long Island, including constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects.
Ages 6+
Through June 12th, 2026*
Combining big ideas and big sounds, Laser U2 explores the band’s long musical history in vibrant laser light. It’s an amazing way to experience the power and passion of one of the world’s most prolific groups.
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.
Coyote, a character from Native American mythology, teaches viewers about the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun, as well as some common misconceptions about them.
Ages 7+
Narrator Kari Byron from MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in Space. We are the Artemis generation!
Ages 8+
One of our astronomy educators will take you on a LIVE tour of tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year.
Ages 6+
This show chronicles the history and development of astronomy, ranging from ancient Mesopotamia through future missions to the planet Mars.
Ages 14+
Through Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
Take a trip to the Upside-Down in the safety of the dome. Experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light. Songs from season 4.
This show chronicles the history and development of astronomy, ranging from ancient Mesopotamia through future missions to the planet Mars.
Ages 14+
One of our astronomy educators will take you on a LIVE tour of tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year.
Ages 6+
Through June 13th, 2026*
Laser Bowie celebrates the dazzling legacy of one of the most creative musical artists ever with the glam and spectacle of lasers. Songs include Let’s Dance, Under Pressure, Space Oddity, and more.
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.
An educational cartoon show about Little Star, an average yellow star who travels through the universe in search of planets of his own.
Ages 4+
In this cartoon show, a seasoned space pilot and a teenage inventor explore the solar system in search of a new place for humans to live.
Ages 7+
One of our astronomy educators will take you on a tour of the things we can see in tonight’s night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year.
Ages 6+
What will it take to get astronauts to Mars—and back—safely? This show highlights NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars.
Ages 9+
Last showing Sunday, May 10th, 2026*
See Taylor Swift’s hits brought to life in dazzling laser light! Featuring songs from every Era, the setlist includes Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Bad Blood, Love Story, and more.