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 11:15 am and 4:00 pm. 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. We will also be closed on Sunday, December 24th, and Monday, December 25th.
The Planetarium will be OPEN for Winter Recess, Tuesday December 26th – Friday December 29th! For these dates, we will follow our Sunday Show Schedule.
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)
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+.
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+.
Season of Light
This classic and colorful show explores the astronomy of the winter skies and the origins of winter celebrations from around the world – including Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Mexican, and Hopi traditions.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Laser Michael Jackson
The King of Pop’s timeless hits and amazing musical career live on in this laser show! Songs include The Way You Make Me Feel, ABC, Thriller, Billie Jean, Bad, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
Starting Friday December 8th:
Laser Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
This show creates a mind-bending experience by combining the soundtrack from one of rock’s most powerful albums with stunning laser lights. Songs include Time, Money, Us and Them, 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+.
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+.
Season of Light
This classic and colorful show explores the astronomy of the winter skies and the origins of winter celebrations from around the world – including Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Mexican, and Hopi traditions.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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.
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+.
Season of Light
This classic and colorful show explores the astronomy of the winter skies and the origins of winter celebrations from around the world – including Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Mexican, and Hopi traditions.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
Enjoy one of the best classic rock albums of all time alongside imaginative laser visuals. Songs include Another Brick in the Wall; Mother; Comfortably Numb, and more.
Recommended for Adults.
Starting Friday December 9th:
Laser Metallica
Metallica’s legendary tempos, instrumentals, themes, and sound are enhanced with laser imagery. Songs include For Whom the Bell Tolls, Master of Puppets, Enter Sandman, 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+.
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+.
Season of Light
This classic and colorful show explores the astronomy of the winter skies and the origins of winter celebrations from around the world – including Christian, Jewish, Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Mexican, and Hopi traditions.
Recommended for ages 6+.
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.
