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

  • Eclipse 2024!

    For ONE WEEK ONLY! Take a seat under the Star Theater dome and fly into space to see the moon’s shadow sweep over the Earth.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • April 3, 2023 – April 9, 2023

    • FeaturedOne week only!

  • Deaf Night at the RMSC

    Deaf Night at RMSC provides a deaf-and hard of hearing-friendly experience with extended-hours at the Museum & Science Center with ASL interpretation!

    • Museum & Science Center
    • April 12, 2023 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    • All Ages

  • RMSC After Dark: Galactic Getdown “Yuri’s Night”

    RMSC After Dark is a series of after-hours social events for adults 21 and over featuring full Museum & Science Center access, Strasenburgh Planetarium shows, and cash bars.

    • Museum & Science Center
    • April 15, 2023 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    • Adults

  • Mother’s Day Brunch

    Celebrate Mother’s Day with your mom by treating her to brunch under the star-filled dome of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium. 

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • May 14, 2023 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

    • Featured

  • JWST: The Just Wonderful Space Telescope

    This show fills the Star Theater dome with JWST’s first images to explore why seeing in infrared is a scientific superpower.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Now Open!

    • Featured

  • Dinosaurs at Dusk

    Join us on a whirlwind, time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs!

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Weekly

    • Featured

  • Planet Spectacular

    Visit all the planets in our solar system (and Pluto) and the most interesting and beautiful moons, all in one colorful show.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Weekly

    • Featured

  • HOST YOUR OWN PRIVATE PLANETARIUM SHOW!

    Join us on a whirlwind, time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs!

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Featured

  • Telescope Viewing at the Planetarium Observatory

    Join us on select Saturdays to enjoy free telescope viewings.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Various Saturdays

    • Featured


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.

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • 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

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events Song List Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • The Beatles in Laser Light

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events Song List Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Led Zeppelin Laser

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events SONG LIST Online ticket sales for public shows are encouraged and end 5 minutes before showtime. Same-day and advance sale tickets are available at […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 90s Laser

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events Song List R.E.M.: What’s the Frequency, Kenneth? Oasis: Wonderwall Dave Matthews Band: Too Much Pearl Jam: Elderly Woman Behind the Counter In a Small […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • 70s Laser

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events Song List About The Event Pricing

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Dave Matthews Laser

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events Song List Ants Marching Rapunzel #41 The Space Between Jimi Thing What Would You Say Crush Everyday Too Much Drunken Soldier  I Did It […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows

  • Radiohead Laser

    Strasenburgh Planetarium > Shows & Events This Radiohead Laser show won’t leave you 🎵High and Dry🎶! Hear all the hits and nostalgia of our Radiohead playlist accompanied with dazzling effects, […]

    • Strasenburgh Planetarium
    • Ongoing

    • Laser Shows