Our Planetarium features a fully upgraded Ultra-High Resolution 8K projection system, so your experience is sure to be out of this world! From the ancient Maya to adventures on Mars, we feature stunning shows for all age groups and interests.

Shows are 25-45 minutes long. Most shows also include a New Jersey Sky Talk. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled show time.

Advance reservations and payments are required. Show times are 10:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm Tuesday through Friday from September through June. The first group to book a show time chooses the show; our suggested shows are listed below.

Spanish versions of some shows are available. Please indicate interest when making reservation.

Cost: $5 per person, including leaders and chaperones.

Trenton Public Schools and Title 1 schools receive a 20% discount.

Group Size: Planetarium seats 140 people, larger groups will be scheduled for two or more shows. Minimum group size of 15 attendees.

When a reservation is complete groups will receive a confirmation and an invoice. Payment is due two weeks before arrival. Groups can update total attendance numbers at the two week deadline before final payment. If payment is not received within that two week period the New Jersey State Museum reserves the right to cancel the reservation.

Shows begin promptly at the scheduled time. We are unable to issue refunds for late arrivals.

Reservations and Information: Email Reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov

Please Note: All in-person programs are subject to change per health and safety regulations. We reserve the option to reschedule or cancel programs if we are unable to safely serve you.

Shows begin with a 15- to 20-minute “Sky Talk,” in which a live presenter will tell audiences about that evening’s night sky, showcasing the stars, planets, constellations, and deep-sky objects that can be seen after sunset. These talks are often tailored to the audience’s age and interests, and are always changing month by month as new objects rise in the night sky!

Then, after stargazing, audiences will experience one of our breathtaking fulldome films. Our suite of films covers almost all areas of astronomy, as well as many branches of Earth and climate science. We encourage private groups and schools to pick the show that is best suited for their age range and interests. Including the Sky Talk and the fulldome film, the full experience is roughly 45 minutes.

Shows with ES next to their name are available in Spanish. Shows with ★ next to their name are among our most popular selections and are highly recommended by the Planetarium staff. Several of our shows are also brand new to our catalog (indicated with NEW!) and feature cutting-edge graphics and science content.

To help you select your show, we have included detailed descriptions and keywords for each program and organized our Catalog by recommended age range. However, most of our General Audiences shows are appropriate for all ages, and most of our Younger Audiences shows will excite even older audiences. Feel free to reach out with any questions about a specific show.

Shows must be selected at least two weeks prior to your reservation. If groups do not select a show, one will be selected for you based on students’ grade level and added to the schedule to assist follow-up groups in selecting available timeslots.