Strasenburgh Planetarium

Shows & Events

Journey across the universe via spectacular shows at the Strasenburgh Planetarium!

Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at the Planetarium box office and Museum reception desk.

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Featured Presentations, Events, & Classes


Star shows

  • Stars with Carl

    A monthly show devoted to the 1968 Carl Zeiss Mark VI star projector, with a live presenter conducting a tour of the original Planetarium sky.

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    • Monthly

    • Star Shows

  • The Sky Tonight

    Enjoy a concise tour of the stars, constellations, and planets in the current sky.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Weekly

    • Star Shows


Laser Shows

  • Pink Floyd Laser

    A laser show staple, experience the Pink Floyd show produced right here in Rochester at the Strasenburgh Planetarium!

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • The Beatles in Laser Light

    Twist and Shout along to this classic laser show. This show was produced in-house at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Led Zeppelin Laser

    Rock out to hits from the albums Houses of the Holy, Coda, Led Zeppelin III & IV, Mothership, and more!

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 90s Laser

    From rock, to grunge, to Lilith Fair, there’s a little something for all 90’s lovers. This show was produced in-house at the Strasenburgh Planetarium.

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 70s Laser

    Get your groove on under the laser lights of the Planetarium dome to some of the 70’s greatest hits!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Dave Matthews Laser

    Experience hit songs from the albums Crash, Under the Table and Dreaming, Before These Crowded Streets, Everyday, and more!

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    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Radiohead Laser

    Hear all the hits of our Radiohead playlist accompanied by dazzling effects, from the comfort of a Planetarium recliner.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows