Strasenburgh Planetarium
Field Trips
Embark on a journey of discovery with your students at the Strasenburgh Planetarium. Find the program to match your curriculum needs using the search tool below or call us at 585.697.1942 and we’ll help you identify the best program for your class.
Educator Programs
Explore school programs using our Program Search below. This tool is designed to help you find the RMSC experience that best fits your needs. As always, we’re here to help. Give us a call at 585.697.1942 and we will answer any questions you have.
Please note: as of September 1, 2022 the RMSC will no longer offer Monday school programs while the Museum & Science Center is closed. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
bring your curriculum to life & Plan Your Visit!
Once you have perused our offerings and are ready to request a program, fill out the form below. You can expect to hear back from our Guest Services team within 3-5 business days.
Educator admission Discount
Teachers and Educators who book a field trip with the RMSC Museum & Science Center, the Strasenburgh Planetarium, or the Cumming Nature Center may receive a free admission pass to explore and aid in your lesson planning ahead of your scheduled visit.
This offer applies to Teachers and Educators working in the counties we serve: Monroe, Yates, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, Seneca, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Admission and Transportation scholarships
Thanks to generous contributions from the community, the RMSC has limited scholarship opportunities available to fund educational experiences! Follow the button below to explore options for funding.
Black Holes Revealed
Grades 6-12 | Discover the mysteries of Black Holes through one of our most popular shows.
Holiday Laser
Grades K-8 | A holiday classic returns, with popular songs choreographed to dancing laser light effects.
I See the Sky
PreK-K | Young children learn about day and night, the Sun and moon, bright and faint stars, constellations and meteors.
Rotation and Revolution
Grades 3-6 | Take a virtual trip from Earth’s surface into the solar system to see vividly how rotation and revolution produce the cyclical sky changes we see.
Same Sky: Different Cultures Same Cosmos
Grades K-8 | (Exhibit only) Embark on a journey through the cosmos as you explore the sky-watching traditions of the Diné, Hodinöšyö:nih (Haudenosaunee), and Maya peoples. Discover how Indigenous peoples from all over Turtle Island have used the night sky and stars.
Solar System Science
Grades 3-12 | Surrounded by the best images from recent space missions such as the New Horizons Pluto flyby projected at giant scale, students encounter the majesty, mystery and wonder of our solar system.
Sun, Moon, and Stars
Grades K-2 | Observe the Sun’s path through the sky from east to west. After sunset, find key constellations of the season by looking for distinctive features such as Orion’s Belt. Travel to the moon, returning just in time for sunrise.
The Sky Tonight and the Life Cycles of Stars
Grades 3-12 | Get a unique view of what’s in the sky tonight.
The Sun, Our Living Star
Grades 6-12 | Discover the secrets of our closest star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive, full-dome format.
