The Planetarium at the State Museum

Please visit our event calendar for all public Planetarium showings.

Beginning Wednesday, November 6, 2024, ticket fees for The Planetarium at the State Museum of Pennsylvania will increase to $4 per person (plus general admission). Planetarium tickets will remain free to State Museum Members, active military families, and veterans.

Admission Information

Ages 1 and Up $3 for a ticket, plus museum admission
FreeActive Duty Military Personnel & their immediate family*
Retired Military Personnel*
State Museum Affiliate Members
*Must have ID

Please Take Note:

  • Tickets, including member and complimentary passes, must be obtained at the ground floor information desk at least five minutes before showtime.
  • Planetarium shows start promptly. Doors will not be opened after the show has started and no ticket refunds will be given for missed shows.
  • The Planetarium is not recommended for children age three and under.
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • We reserve the right to sell tickets into all scheduled Planetarium shows and programs.
  • Captioning and Assisted Listening Devices available for most shows upon request when purchasing tickets.