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Upcoming Public Planetarium Shows

  • March 15:  Vernal Equinox
  • March 30: Three Shows
    • 3:00 pm Toddler Show—Join the Jim Cogan/Amy Truksa duo for a blend of stars (and planets and eclipses) and stories with myths and legends about them from around the world for the whole family. This shortened show is targeted toward pre-school children and their parents.  Low-level light can be added intermittently to the room, as needed.
    • 4:00  pm Family Show--Join the Jim Cogan/Amy Truksa duo for a blend of stars (and planets and eclipses) and stories with myths and legends about them from around the world for the whole family.
    • 7:00 pm Family Show--Join the Jim Cogan/Amy Truksa duo for a blend of stars (and planets and eclipses) and stories with myths and legends about them from around the world for the whole family.
  • April 4, 5, and 6:  Solar Eclipse
  • May 3:  Planetarium Birthday (99 years!)
  • June 20:  Summer Solstice (date subject to change)

Shows begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Field Trips to the Planetarium

Spring 2024 field trips will be on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays beginning Monday, February 5th.

Daytime:  Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Evenings:  By appointment (4:15-7:30 start time) 
Saturdays:  By appointment

Booking and payment for daytime shows are done through the field trip link at the top of the page.  Rates, room capacity, and accessibility are described below.

All shows starting after 4:00 p.m. are charged evening rates and will be scheduled on an individual basis. Please contact the Planetarium for more information. 

Timeline: All group visits, including payment, must be finalized two weeks before your visit.  Failure to pay by 5 p.m. the Friday before your visit will result in the cancellation of your scheduled trip.

Capacity: There are 45 fixed seats and two wheelchair-designated spaces in the Planetarium.

Cost: The show begins at the time of reservation and ends at the corresponding end time. We strongly encourage groups to be in their seats and ready to begin promptly at the start of the reserved time. There are no reimbursements for late arrivals and consequently shortened programs.

Daytime (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. start time)

  • $90       30-min
  • $115     45-min
  • $140     60-min

Evenings (4:30-7:30 start time),

  • $140     45-min
  • $160     60-min

Saturday field trips are available at the rate of $200 and can be either 30 minutes or 60 minutes in length.

Contact Information: Please schedule your field trip through email by contacting the Planetarium.

Accessibility: The planetarium is down a flight of ten steps.  There is a lift available for patrons who require assistance with the stairs. Please arrive early if you need to utilize the lift.

Ages & Topics

  • The Planetarium can be used effectively as a tool in a variety of disciplines — science (earth science, astronomy), social studies (history, navigation, cultural topics), and English (storytelling, mythology) — and the program can be adjusted to fit your needs/interests.
  • Shows generally begin with a tour of the night sky—a few constellations and the locations of the visible planets, moon, and sun.  Depending upon the show's length, other topics can be added.  Here are suggestions (all adjusted for age level):
      • Pre-K through 2nd grade:  Nursery Rhyme show  (30-minute show recommended)
      • 2nd grade and up:  Tour of the Solar System (or focus on a specific planet(s))
      • 2nd grade and up:  Phases of the Moon
      • 3rd grade and up:  Earth’s Place in the Universe
      • 5th grade and up  Seasons.
      • 7th grade and up:  Seasonal skies: Circumpolar Motion; Navigation
      • 8th grade and up:  Zodiacal constellations
  •  If you have very specific topics that might require extra planning on our part please contact us as soon as you have scheduled your group.