SHOW SCHEDULE:

Weekday Show: Tuesday thru Friday > 2 pm: Worlds in Motion

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


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 > NEW! WONDERFUL SKY Enjoy an introduction to the Planetarium and explore the sights and sounds of the daytime and nighttime sky during this new show for young children.
2:00 > WORLDS IN MOTION Explore the universe in motion! From the atoms in the air to the movement of the planets, discover the works of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Newton’s laws of motion. Find out how fast the Earth is really moving through space!
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): FREE Children (4-12): $5.75 Seniors (55+): $6.75 Adults: $7.75 Members: $2.75** Reciprocal Membership: $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!