Planetarium

Enjoy ticketed shows at 12:30, 2, and 3:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit our calendar for a complete schedule or purchase tickets here. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged.

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Planetarium shows are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 12:30, 2, and 3:30pm, with each time slot geared towards a different age group. 12:30 and 3:30pm shows are recommended for young children; 2pm shows, during which visitors explore what the sky will look like later that night, are live, interactive, and open to all ages.

From the mysteries of the moon and the search for life beyond Earth, to the stories that shape our stars, our Planetarium has shows for every level and interest. Check individual show descriptions below for more information. Please note that planetarium shows begin promptly as scheduled, and there is no admittance after they start.

In addition to our weekend screenings, planetarium shows are also offered on select holidays and during school breaks, known as School’s Out, Stars Are In (SOSI). Check back for more updates in our calendar.

The Planetarium is equipped with Radio Frequency Assisted Listening Systems (ALSs). Please ask a member of the Planetarium or visitor services staff for more information.

School & Group Visits
Interested in booking a planetarium show for your school, camp, Scout, or adult group? Learn more here.

Planetarium Birthday Parties & Rentals
Celebrate your special event in the HRM Planetarium! From your child’s next birthday party, to a unique anniversary or milestone celebration, let us take you and your guests on an exclusive, personal tour through the cosmos! Learn more here.

On View in the Oliver J. Troster Gallery

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The Art of Skywatching

through March 8, 2026

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As seen in Westchester Magazine’s 2022 Ultimate Guide to Westchester. Photo: Yuliya Levit.

All Shows

Birth of Planet Earth

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
24 minutes, plus Q&A

Join us for Birth of Planet Earth, which tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to one billion planets roughly the size of our own. This program employs advanced, data-driven visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

Recommended for ages 8+; 24-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

 

Photo: Spitz Creative Media

Earth and Sky Science

Ages 12–adult / Grades 7–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Students explore sky motions and the relationships between objects, while surrounded by an accurate and richly detailed universe simulator.

Earth, Moon, and Sun

Ages 5–10 / Kindergarten–Grade 4
26 minutes, plus Q&A

Join Coyote, a humorous character drawn from Native American oral traditions, as he explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Through his amusing misconceptions about our planet and its celestial neighbors, viewers are prompted to think critically about how these three bodies interact as a system. Native American stories are woven throughout the show to highlight the distinction between myth and science.

Recommended for ages 5–10; 26-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Four Tales of the Sky

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
25 minutes, plus Q&A

Four cultures, four locations on Earth, four takes on stories in the stars. A mixture of live presentation and beautiful short films that tell stories of constellations, astronomical instruments, and scientific knowledge from various cultures around the world. Produced by One Sky Project, each story is in its own artistic style, featuring the work of international artists.

Recommended for ages 8+; 35-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

 

Photo: One Sky Project/SG360/TMT/‘Imiloa/CalAcademy/NSF’s NOIRLab

The Great Solar System Adventure

Ages 6–adult / Grades 1–12 25 minutes, plus Q&A

Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes you on a death-defying space-time adventure via his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System. Be warned! The Observatorium isn’t just for show—it will transport you right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our corner of the cosmos. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!

Recommended for ages 6+; 25-minute show. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Habitat Earth

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
25 minutes, plus Q&A

Living networks connect and support life forms large and small—from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world. Dive below the ocean’s surface, travel beneath the forest floor, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Laser Taylor Swift

All ages 55 minutes

Taylor Swift is a global pop sensation with more than 200 million records sold and a legacy of Grammys and devoted fans. Now, her biggest hits—like Anti-Hero, Love Story, and …Ready for It?—come to life in a dazzling laser light show. The Eras Tour may be over, but you can still rock your favorite Taylor Swift outfits and trade friendship bracelets at Laser Taylor Swift. A 55-minute spectacle you won’t want to miss!

Laser Taylor Swift is offered on the following days:

  • Sunday, February 16, 3:30pm
  • Monday, February 17, 3:30 & 5pm
  • Tuesday, February 18, 3:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 19, 3:30pm
  • Thursday, February 20, 3:30pm
  • Friday, February 21, 3:30 & 5pm
  • Saturday, February 22, 3:30 & 5pm

Please note, this show contains a sequence of flashing lights that may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other sensitivities. Strobe lights are not used in this laser show.

Laser Taylor Swift

All ages 55 minutes

Taylor Swift is a global pop sensation with more than 200 million records sold and a legacy of Grammys and devoted fans. Now, her biggest hits—like Anti-Hero, Love Story, and …Ready for It?—come to life in a dazzling laser light show. The Eras Tour may be over, but you can still rock your favorite Taylor Swift outfits and trade friendship bracelets at Laser Taylor Swift. A 55-minute spectacle you won’t want to miss!

Laser Taylor Swift is offered on the following days:

  • Sunday, February 16, 3:30pm
  • Monday, February 17, 3:30 & 5pm
  • Tuesday, February 18, 3:30pm
  • Wednesday, February 19, 3:30pm
  • Thursday, February 20, 3:30pm
  • Friday, February 21, 3:30 & 5pm
  • Saturday, February 22, 3:30 & 5pm

Please note, this show contains a sequence of flashing lights that may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other sensitivities. Strobe lights are not used in this laser show.

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
25 minutes, plus Q&A

The stars tell the story of beautiful Andromeda, who is punished by the gods for her mother’s bragging, sacrificed to a sea monster, and then rescued by Perseus.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Little Skywatchers: A Cosmic Adventure

Ages 3–6 / Grades Pre-K–1 LIVE show (30 minutes)

Join us for a gentle, musical, and interactive journey through the wonders of the night sky, perfect for young explorers just before naptime! Little ones will discover the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, and constellations while singing along to classic favorites and learning a few fun, astronomical tunes. Don’t forget your spacesuit and most importantly—your imagination!

Recommended for ages 3–6; 30-minute live show.

 

Photo: Yuliya Levit.

Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Ages 4–8 / Pre-K–Grade 3
25 minutes, plus Q&A

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Viewers peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get . . . well, we don’t want to give the surprise away! The planetarium show Magic TreeHouse® Space Mission features series author Mary Pope Osborne.

Recommended for ages 4–8; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Moonbase: The Next Step

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12 21 minutes, plus Q&A

Humans first walked on the Moon 55 years ago, and now rockets are taking passengers on their first flights there. In Moonbase: The Next Step, explore efforts to establish a permanent, scientific outpost on the Moon. With extreme conditions like radiation, low gravity, and toxic dust, the mission will push technology, bodies, and minds to the limit. We’ve taken the first steps, but what’s needed to continue this bold adventure?

Recommended for ages 8+; 21-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

 

Photo: Courtesy of Moonraker VFX Limited

Myths, Legends, and Travelers’ Tales

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Explore constellations and the myths behind them in this live show.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Ages 4–7 / Pre-K–Grade 2
25 minutes, plus Q&A

Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu on a journey from Sesame Street to the Moon! Kids will discover how each planet is unique, why kites only fly on Earth, and learn about the Big Dipper, North Star, sun, and moon. An out-of-this-world adventure for little astronomers!

Recommended for ages 4–7; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Our Solar System

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Survey the Solar System in this live show, exploring the planets, their major moons, and the collection of all objects gravitationally bound to the Sun.

The Sky Tonight

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Embark on a captivating tour of the night sky as seen from our area, featuring visible planets, bright stars, seasonal constellations, periodic comets, upcoming rocket launches, and more!

In January, catch a rare daytime view of Venus, visible near the crescent Moon before sunset on the 3rd. We’ll also explore nighttime wonders, including the Andromeda Galaxy and other celestial sights.

Winter nights in February showcase a collection of brilliant stars, each radiating distinct colors. Many of these stars form the Winter Hexagon, with Mars joining the pattern this year and Jupiter adding its own sparkle to the celestial scene.

Toward the end of March, the Parker Solar Probe will make another daring flyby of the Sun, coming within just seven million miles of its surface. While that might not seem close, consider this: Earth orbits a comfortable 93 million miles away. Imagine the warmth of the Sun on your face on a sunny day—then picture being fourteen times closer! Along with a live tour of the night sky, March shows will track Parker’s journey, revealing the Sun as you’ve never seen it before.

Recommended for ages 8+; 60-minute live and interactive show. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

 

Sponsored by Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery.

The Sky Tonight: The Skylore of China

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Explore the fascinating world of Chinese skylore in this special Lunar New Year edition of The Sky Tonight! Discover the twenty-four lunar houses of the Chinese Zodiac, a celestial system unlike the twelve constellations you may know. Journey through the northern sky to meet the Great Emperor of Heaven, his attendants the Six Jia, the Chief Judge of Hidden Virtue, and the maids-in-waiting. Join us to uncover these captivating stories and traditions woven into the stars.

Recommended for ages 8+; 60-minute live and interactive show. Advance reservations are encouraged.

 

Sponsored by Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery.

The Sky Tonight: The Skylore of China

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
LIVE show (60 minutes)

Explore the fascinating world of Chinese skylore in this special Lunar New Year edition of The Sky Tonight! Discover the twenty-four lunar houses of the Chinese Zodiac, a celestial system unlike the twelve constellations you may know. Journey through the northern sky to meet the Great Emperor of Heaven, his attendants the Six Jia, the Chief Judge of Hidden Virtue, and the maids-in-waiting. Join us to uncover these captivating stories and traditions woven into the stars.

Recommended for ages 8+; 60-minute live and interactive show. Advance reservations are encouraged.

 

Sponsored by Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery.

Tycho Goes to Mars

Ages 5–10 / Kindergarten–Grade 4
27 minutes, plus Q&A

Join Tycho, a dog with a knack for getting into trouble, on his latest adventure as he discovers Mars up-close. See an ancient volcano, a gigantic canyon, and help Tycho search for water to power his kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars when it looks so cold, dusty, and dry? Finding his way back home is not going to be easy. But if anyone can do it, Tycho can.

Recommended for ages 5–10; 27-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Produced by the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks.

 

The Victorian’s Guide to the Galaxy

Ages 12–adult / Grades 7–12
45 minutes, plus Q&A

An original show, The Victorian’s Guide to the Galaxy explores what nineteenth-century scientists understood about their universe through developments in the field of astronomy at the time.

We Are Aliens

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
26 minutes, plus Q&A

Earth. It’s now a small world. The human race is connected better and faster than ever before, but what about elsewhere? Could we one day be part of a galactic community sharing our knowledge and ideas? Or is Earth the only planet with life? We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint from the Harry Potter films, takes you on an epic ride in the hunt for the evidence of alien life.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

 

We Are Astronomers

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
25 minutes, plus Q&A

Discover how astronomers share knowledge and answer our questions about the universe. Narrated by David Tennant, the “Tenth Doctor” in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

We Are Stars

Ages 8–adult / Grades 3–12
26 minutes, plus Q&A

Join the Time Master, narrated by Andy Serkis (Gollum in The Lord of the Rings), on a 13.8-billion year adventure through time and space.

Recommended for ages 8+; 26-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.