Planetarium Show at the Museum of Natural History
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Located in the Museum of Natural History in Roger Williams Park, the Planetarium is a dome theater with a Zeiss projector that casts images of stars, planets and constellations to simulate the night sky. Sit back and journey through space in a planetarium show! The Planetarium also has a ASH Warped Media fulldome projector that showcases fulldome show offerings. Planetarium show tickets are recommended to be reserved online as availability is limited. Planetarium shows lasts approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $5 (includes Museum admission) | Museum Members: Free | Free first Saturday for Providence residents, or on the following Saturday when the first Saturday falls on a holiday, with proof of residency. Providence residents can reserve planetarium show tickets in person. Tickets are subject to availability at the time of reservation. Please note: Groups of 15 or more must call in advance to schedule a private planetarium show, as large groups cannot be accommodated during public showtimes. Private planetarium shows are subject to availability. Private Planetarium shows and school field trip programs are available. Please email or call 401-680-7221 requesting to speak with the Museum’s Education Department to schedule your visit.
IMPORTANT PLANETARIUM SHOW GUIDELINES:
Tickets are recommended to be reserved online, including for Museum Members. Availability is limited. All sales are final.
Everyone attending the planetarium show needs a ticket.
Children must be age 4 or older; those 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be supervised at all times.
Phones must be silenced, and attendees should remain quiet during the show to help everyone enjoy the full experience.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, as doors close at showtime and will not reopen—no late entry is permitted for visitor safety once the show begins.
PLEASE NOTE: For Museum Member reservations, you must be a CURRENT Museum Member, does not include RWP Zoo Members. If you are not a current Museum Member, all planetarium show tickets and admissions will be CANCELLED.
