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 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 Monday – Thursday.
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: $20
Members, Children under 2: free
(excludes Library Memberships)
Haunted Skies
Spine-tingling and certainly not for the faint of heart, this program echoes the spirit of the holiday in an enjoyable, intelligent, and often “frightening” planetarium production. We travel to the ancient past to uncover the origins of Halloween and give some insight as to why we still celebrate this autumn tradition today. Then, discover spooky constellations and mysterious phenomena throughout the universe.
Recommended for ages 8+
Haunted Skies
Spine-tingling and certainly not for the faint of heart, this program echoes the spirit of the holiday in an enjoyable, intelligent, and often “frightening” planetarium production. We travel to the ancient past to uncover the origins of Halloween and give some insight as to why we still celebrate this autumn tradition today. Then, discover spooky constellations and mysterious phenomena throughout the universe.
Recommended for ages 8+
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+
Laser Red Hot Chili Peppers
Are they alternative? Funk? Pop? The Red Hot Chili Peppers combine all of these musical styles in their high energy rock sound that makes for a heart-pounding laser experience. The set list includes Scar Tissue, Give It Away, Under the Bridge, and more.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
Laser Van Halen
This show’s exciting lasers complement the energy of one of the world’s most influential bands. Laser Van Halen features the biggest hits sung by David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar and showcases Eddie Van Halen’s genius guitar playing. The set list includes Unchained, Panama, Eruption, Runnin’ with the Devil, and more.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
Laser Def Leppard
The pop rock kings of the 80s are back in a high-energy laser light spectacular that brings a new dimension to their biggest hits. The set list includes Rock of Ages, Photograph, Pour Some Sugar on Me, and more.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
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
Sunstruck
Explore the sun in all its glory in this planetarium show. Sunstruck takes us on a journey to discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia. Travel back in time to experience the birth of our Sun and solar system. Discover how the Sun came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away.
Recommended for ages 10+
Haunted Skies
Spine-tingling and certainly not for the faint of heart, this program echoes the spirit of the holiday in an enjoyable, intelligent, and often “frightening” planetarium production. We travel to the ancient past to uncover the origins of Halloween and give some insight as to why we still celebrate this autumn tradition today. Then, discover spooky constellations and mysterious phenomena throughout the universe.
Recommended for ages 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+
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.
Please note: on Saturday, October 12, “Laser Taylor Swift” will be shown at 6:00 pm. There will be no 4:00 pm laser show that day only.
Haunted Skies
Spine-tingling and certainly not for the faint of heart, this program echoes the spirit of the holiday in an enjoyable, intelligent, and often “frightening” planetarium production. We travel to the ancient past to uncover the origins of Halloween and give some insight as to why we still celebrate this autumn tradition today. Then, discover spooky constellations and mysterious phenomena throughout the universe.
Recommended for ages 8+
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 U2
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.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
Laser Pink Floyd: 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. The set list includes Time, Money, Us and Them, and more.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
Laser Rush
Rush’s art-rock progressive stylings mixed with their thoughtful lyrics blossom into a laser show that has become a classic. The set list includes Tom Sawyer, 2112, Closer to the Heart, and more.
Recommended for Adults. Sponsored by
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
Solar System Odyssey:
Join a seasoned space hero and a teenage inventor on a quest through the Solar System, from Saturn’s rings to Jupiter’s moons, to find a new home for humans to colonize.
Recommended for ages 7+
Haunted Skies
Spine-tingling and certainly not for the faint of heart, this program echoes the spirit of the holiday in an enjoyable, intelligent, and often “frightening” planetarium production. We travel to the ancient past to uncover the origins of Halloween and give some insight as to why we still celebrate this autumn tradition today. Then, discover spooky constellations and mysterious phenomena throughout the universe.
Recommended for ages 8+
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+
Exoplanets
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.
New Fall Hours: Friday 12:00 - 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 - 5:00pm.