Plan to arrive early! Planetarium shows start promptly. Late admission is not allowed. Arrive 20-30 minutes before your show starts to purchase your tickets and look at the exhibits. Each show runs approximately 45 minutes.

Parking: The closest parking lots are #9 and #1. Walk up the stairs to get to the Planetarium entrance. Call the Planetarium if you need handicapped parking.

Admission: $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two shows back-to-back

Make a reservation: Reservations are recommended. All ticket sales are done at the door on the day of the show. Please provide your name, phone number, which show(s) you’d like to see, and how many tickets you’d like.

Call 908-231-8805
Email planet@raritanval.edu

September

2026

A peaceful sunset casts warm orange and gold hues across the horizon, illuminating a calm landscape of rolling hills beneath a softly fading evening sky.

Sunset Meditation

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October

2026

coyote in front of chalkboard

Earth, Moon, and Sun (and Coyote)

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Colorful neon outline of Frankenstein dancing against a dark background with swirling red, green, yellow, and purple lights.

Monster Mash Laser Concert

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Planetarium’s May Programs Offer Opportunities for Young Audiences to Learn about Stars, Planets, Solar System

The Sky Above

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the Milky Way

Astronomy Tonight

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abstract Harry Potter character

Skies Over Hogwarts

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Halloween: Celestial Origins graphic featuring an eerie, moonlit cemetery in blue tones with orange title text.

Halloween: Celestial Origins

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“Fright Light” graphic featuring gothic white lettering, a glowing jack-o’-lantern, red spider, and lightning on a black background.

Fright Light laser concert

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A peaceful sunset casts warm orange and gold hues across the horizon, illuminating a calm landscape of rolling hills beneath a softly fading evening sky.

Sunset Meditation

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November

2026

cosmic questions planetarium show poster

Cosmic Questions

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Colorful laser beams and spotlights fill a dark space with the words “Laser Pop Rock!” glowing in bright neon colors.

Laser Pop Rock

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Planetarium’s May Programs Offer Opportunities for Young Audiences to Learn about Stars, Planets, Solar System

The Sky Above

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cartoon sun character with sunglasses

Rockin’ Rocket Ride

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Colorful laser outlines form geometric shapes around a small illuminated figure against a dark background.

Lasers for Littles

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Big Dipper in night sky

Revolutionary Skies

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Great Britain flag and united stages flag

Redcoats to Rebels

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A peaceful sunset casts warm orange and gold hues across the horizon, illuminating a calm landscape of rolling hills beneath a softly fading evening sky.

Sunset Meditation

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December

2026

Poster for “The Alien Who Stole Christmas” featuring a friendly green alien, a flying saucer, and a Christmas-themed space scene.

The Alien Who Stole Christmas

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Colorful laser projection of holiday bells with a bright green bow surrounded by glowing purple, blue, and white lights.

Winter Wonder Lights

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Planetarium’s May Programs Offer Opportunities for Young Audiences to Learn about Stars, Planets, Solar System

The Sky Above

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the Milky Way

Astronomy Tonight

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Illustration of the Three Wise Men observing a crescent moon and bright star through a large observatory dome.

The Christmas Star

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A peaceful sunset casts warm orange and gold hues across the horizon, illuminating a calm landscape of rolling hills beneath a softly fading evening sky.

Sunset Meditation

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audience watching planetarium show at rvcc

Accessibility

The RVCC Planetarium is fully wheelchair accessible. Some shows can be run with open captions. Please inquire.

Please Note: Planetarium laser concerts include loud music, flashing lights, and rapidly moving graphics, all in a dark environment, and therefore may not be recommended for those who are sensitive to these conditions or have a medical condition that could be exacerbated by them.

Contact: planet@raritanval.edu if you have any questions.