Soar into space in the New Jersey State Museum’s Planetarium. Fully upgraded with an Ultra-High Resolution 8K projection system, so your experience is sure to be out of this world! The Planetarium’s spacious, specially designed reclining seats accommodate groups of up to 140, while dynamic and knowledgeable show presenters take the visitor zooming through the solar system with customized star talks.

Public Admission: $10 adult; $5 child (12 years & under) Groups of 15 or more: $5 per person. Advanced ticket sales are not available; box office opens 30 minutes before the first show. Show times are 12:00, 1:00. 2:00 & 3:00 Saturday and Sunday. The public show schedule changes every two months; the current shows are listed in our Calendar of Events.

Current Show Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: Planetarium shows are offered to the public Saturday and Sunday only from September-June. Weekday shows are held for school or community groups with advanced reservations. During the summer months, winter break, and spring break, weekday shows are available to the public. Please check the Events/Calendar page for the most current detailed public shows and times.

Happy Birthday from the New Jersey State Museum!
Bring your child to the Planetarium for their birthday and receive a free gift! Just tell the box office when buying tickets and give them the birthday child’s first name. They will give your child the free gift and the Planetarium will announce the birthday before the show! If you call three or more business days in advance, the Planetarium will also add a banner to the dome to celebrate! To add the banner, contact William Murray at 609-826-3940 or William.murray@sos.nj.gov

School/Group Visits:
To schedule a school or community group visit to the Planetarium, call (609) 292-1382 or email njsm.reservations@sos.nj.gov

Book a Private Show
Experience our Ultra-High Resolution 8K projection system in an exclusive private show for you and your friends, family or community group. Reservations must be made 3 weeks in advance and payment due two weeks in advance. Contact Reservations at (609) 292-1382 or email njsm.reservations@sos.nj.gov.

Private showing includes:

• Show of your choice
• Star talk before the show
• Digital banner to celebrate your special occasion displayed on dome before the show
• No minimum for group size

We offer two options:
During regular Museum operation hours: $300 up to 40 people and $5 per person for each additional person up to 140. Final head count and full payment is due 2 weeks in advance with no exceptions.
Private shows are only available on these days and times:

• 9:30am and 10:30am Saturday and Sunday
• Between 9:30am and 3:30pm Tuesday-Friday depending on availability

After-hours for an additional fee: $500 up to 40 people and $5 per person for each additional person up to 140. Final head count and full payment is due 2 weeks in advance with no exceptions. After-hours private shows are available on these days and times: Between 4:00pm and 8:00pm Tuesday-Sunday

*Please note: This option is for one show only. This is not a space rental. If your group requires planning for a business event including food, presentation stage, sound system or other special considerations you must contact NJSM.rentals@sos.nj.gov to secure a rental contract for use of space. Birthday parties cannot make private use of the public spaces in the building.

Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, a native of Montclair, New Jersey, was the second man to stand on the surface of the moon. The visor in his helmet shows a reflection of Astronaut Neil Armstrong (first man on the moon) taking this picture, as well as one footpad of the Lunar Module Eagle and the United States flag planted next to it.