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Planetarium Hours/Admission
Please see the show schedule for specific hours and pricing.
Strasenburgh Planetarium exhibits are open to the public Wednesday–Friday from 1:30–5:00pm.
General Planetarium Show Admission
Featured Planetarium Shows
- Adults: $12
- Seniors & College Students: $10
- Children (3–18): $10
- Children under 3: FREE
- RMSC Members: $4 off admission cost
Star Shows
- Adults: $12
- Seniors & College Students: $10
- Children (3–18): $10
- Children under 3: FREE
- RMSC Members: Free
Laser Shows
- Adults: $12
- Seniors & College Students: $10
- Children (3–18): $10
- Children under 3: FREE
- RMSC Members: $4 off admission cost
Museum and Planetarium Combined Admission
Includes same-day admission to the Science Museum and one Planetarium show.
Adults: $26
Seniors and college students with ID: $23
Ages 3 – 18: $22
Group Museum Admission
Per Person: $8
You must have 10 or more people in your party to be considered a group. Additional charge(s) may apply for special exhibitions or programs. Tickets to Planetarium shows must be purchased separately.
RMSC Member Admission
All RMSC members receive:
- Free admission to Strasenburgh Planetarium star shows
- Discounts on Strasenburgh Planetarium featured presentations
- Discounts on Strasenburgh Planetarium laser shows
Not a member? Join the RMSC and take advantage of great member benefits!
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Location/Directions
The Museum & Science Center, Strasenburgh Planetarium, Eisenhart Auditorium, and Gannett Building are all located on a 13-acre campus just minutes from downtown Rochester, NY.
RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium
663 East Avenue (at the corner of Goodman Street)
Rochester, NY 14607
We are a Blue Star Museum, meaning that active-duty military and their families have free admission to the RMSC from May 26 through Labor Day.
Learn more about the Blue Star program.
Gift Certificates
To purchase a gift certificate to the RMSC or our gift shop, you have two options:
- Call Member and Visitor Services at 585.697.1942 and we will mail one to you
- Visit the RMSC Welcome Center in the Museum next to the Planetarium to make your payment and pick up your certificate in person
COVID Safety
Your safety is our top priority. See below to learn about our COVID policies and procedures to create a safe space for all.