SHOW SCHEDULE:

Weekday Show: Tuesday thru Friday > 2 pm: HUBBLE VISION 2

Weekend Shows: Saturday and Sunday > 1 pm / 2 pm / 3 pm


Teachers & Groups click the following link for a wide variety of PLANETARIUM SHOWS [PDF] at a time convenient for you! CLICK HERE to book your class or group!


Explore Astronomy News...See a Planetarium Show!

Curious about the new planet just discovered? Questions about the latest events in space? All Shows at the Schenectady Museum's Suits-Bueche Planetarium include a look at the current night sky and the latest astronomy news.

NEW! GOTO STAR MACHINE The Schenectady Museum’s new GOTO Star Machine is the only one in the Northeast and one of only 12 in the country! See 8,500 stars, 26 deep sky objects, 24 constellations, and much more!   View the sky from any location on Earth and any place in the solar system!  Experience the roll, pitch, and yaw of space flight.
1:00 PM > The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Fred Rogers and his Neighborhood-of-Make-Believe friends explore the wonders of the sky. Best for young people (pre-K through 2nd grade, this program will be enjoyed by anyone who remembers this legendary television personality.
2:00 PM > HUBBLE VISION 2 Explore the universe as seen by amazing photographs and information provided by the Hubble Space Telescope. This program is accompanied by a short look at the summer sky and updates on the Hubble Servicing Mission.
3:00 > SEASONAL SKY TOUR A live narration of the stars, constellations and planets visible in the current night sky. This 45 minute program also takes a look at current events happening in astronomy.

Planetarium shows are offered at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays and at 2:00 pm on Tuesday through Friday. The Museum will have special planetarium showings during school vacation weeks and on some holidays. Please Come Early, Space is Limited! For more information, contact the Suits-Bueche Planetarium at 518.382.7890 x253 Admission: Children (under 4): Children (4-12): Seniors (55+): Adults: Members: Reciprocal Membership:   FREE $5.75 $6.75 $7.75 $2.75 ** $2.75 ** Museum Members at the Supporter level and above receive FREE Planetarium admission. Museum Members below the Supporter level receive 4 FREE Planetarium Passes. Save Money! Join the Museum Today!