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 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, at intervals between 11:15am and 4:00pm. 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 Monday – Thursday.
Daytime Planetarium Shows:
Adults: $17
Students with ID and Seniors: $16
Children 12 and under: $14
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 to 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: $10
Students with ID and Seniors: $9
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)
Long Island Skies
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.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Incoming!
Narrator George Takei takes viewers on a journey through the solar system to explore comets, asteroids, meteors, and what happens when they strike Earth
Recommended for ages 10+.
Laser Foo Fighters
This show brilliantly combines melody, punk energy, and laser lights to capture the power and intensity of the Foo Fighters. Setlist includes Everlong, The Pretender, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
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+.
We Are Guardians
Join us on a journey through Earth’s many ecosystems. Discover how each component fits together, and how the health of each part is vital to the health of Planet Earth.
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.
Important note: There will be no showing of Laser Taylor Swift on 9/9/23.
EXPLORE
This show chronicles the history and development of astronomy, ranging from ancient Mesopotamia through future missions to the planet Mars.
Recommended for ages 14+.
Laser The Weeknd
Immerse yourself in The Weeknd’s most iconic hits, set to mind-blowing laser lights. Setlist includes Blinding Lights, Can’t Feel My Face, Starboy, and more
Recommended for Adults.
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.
Earth Moon & Sun
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.
Recommended for ages 7+.
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!
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.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds
This show explores the scientific methods astronomers use to find planets outside of our solar system—exoplanets–and speculates on the existence of extraterrestrial life
Recommended for ages 12+.
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.
Important note: There will be no showing of Laser Taylor Swift on 9/10/23.
