• Overview

    Soar into space in the New Jersey State Museum's Planetarium! The Planetarium regularly premiers new and exciting shows for a variety of ages that feature state-of-the-art Full DomeVideo. The Planetarium's spacious, specially-designed reclining seats easily accommodate groups of up to 140, while dynamic and knowledgeable show presenters take the visitor zooming through the solar system with customized star talks. 

    The Planetarium offers both traditional sky and full-spectrum laser programs. Made possible by the generous support of the Prudential Foundation. To schedule a school or group visit to the Planetarium, please call our Reservations line at 609-292-1392, or email njsm.reservations@sos.nj.gov.
  • Amenities

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    • Self-guided tours
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    •  Dining

      • Mill Hill Saloon
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        609-394-7222
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      • Trenton Social
        0.9 MI
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      • De Lorenzo's Pizza
        4.9 MI
        609-393-2952
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      • De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies
        8.0 MI
        609-341-8480
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      • UMMM Ice Cream Parlor
        10.7 MI
        609-387-9786
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      • Live Music
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        732-306-9111
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      • Tre Piani
        12.5 MI
        609-452-1515
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      • Salt Creek Grille
        12.5 MI
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    •  Lodging

      • SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Ewing/Princeton South
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        609-530-0900
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      • Element by Westin Ewing Princeton
        4.9 MI
        609-671-0050
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      • Courtyard by Marriott, Ewing/Princeton
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        609-771-8100
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        5.2 MI
        609-896-1100
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      • Hilton Garden Inn, Princeton/Lawrenceville
        6.0 MI
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      • MHO Hotel Bordentown
        6.3 MI
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    •  Activities

      • New Jersey State Museum
        0.0 MI
        609-292-6464
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      • New Jersey State Council on the Arts
        0.1 MI
        609-292-6130
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      • New Jersey State House
        0.2 MI
        (609) 292-5217
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      • New Jersey World War II Memorial
        0.2 MI
        609-530-4600
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      • Crossroads of the American Revolution
        0.3 MI
        609-633-2060
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      • Old Barracks Museum
        0.3 MI
        609-396-1776
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      • Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
        0.3 MI
        609-984-8484
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      • New Jersey Historical Commission African American History Program
        0.3 MI
        609-292-6062
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    •  Events

      • Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour
        Sep. 29, 2023
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        717-459-3701
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      • Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Wreck The Halls 2023
        Dec. 9-10, 2023
        1.0 MI
        609-635-6736
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      • RiverFest 2023 featuring Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship
        Sep. 23, 2023
        1.4 MI
        609-394-3300
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      • 9th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
        Oct. 11-15, 2023
        6.6 MI
        610-291-9101
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      • BEAUTIFUL-The Carole King Musical
        Sep. 22 - Oct. 1, 2023
        6.8 MI
        609-570-3333
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      • Roald Dahl’s MATILDA The Musical
        Oct. 2-15, 2023
        6.8 MI
        609-570-3333
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      • THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
        Oct. 7, 2023
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        609-570-3333
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      • 3rd Annual Wheels for Meals
        Oct. 15, 2023
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        609-987-8100
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      •   Activities

        New Jersey State Museum
        0.0 MI
        609-292-6464
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      •   Activities

        New Jersey State Council on the Arts
        0.1 MI
        609-292-6130
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey World War II Memorial
        0.2 MI
        609-530-4600
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey State House
        0.2 MI
        (609) 292-5217
        View >
      •   Events

        Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour
        Sep. 29, 2023
        0.3 MI
        717-459-3701
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Historical Commission African American History Program
        0.3 MI
        609-292-6062
        View >
      •   Activities

        Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
        0.3 MI
        609-984-8484
        View >
      •   Activities

        Old Barracks Museum
        0.3 MI
        609-396-1776
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