summerr planetarium
Experience the spectacular HD full-dome video in our newly renovated Planetarium. Soar through galaxies in the largest planetarium in New Jersey. Using the latest technology, the Planetarium takes you on a journey through space and leaves you amazed. Feature presentations include Extreme Planets, Stars! and One World, One Sky. All shows conclude with an overview of the New Jersey night sky. 
Planetarium shows are $5 per person or $4 per person for groups of 15 or more. The Museum's Planetarium box office opens at 10:30 am on weekdays; cash, checks, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.  If paying by cash, please compile money before going to purchase tickets; please arrive 20 minutes prior to show time; there is no late seating.
One World, One SkyOWOS
10:00 am, every Tuesday through Friday from  July 3 through September 5
Big Bird's adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars.  They also learn about the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the North Star (Polaris). Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu then take an imaginary trip to the Moon where they learn that the Moon is a very different place from the Earth.  When they imagine themselves back on Earth, they celebrate the idea that even though they live in two different countries, they still share the same sky. They even pick the North Star as their friendship star to always remind them of their shared joy of looking up at the sky together.  This program is made possible by the Sesame Street Workshop and the National Science Foundation and is recommended for ages 3-6 with adults.

Stars
Stars11:00 am, every Tuesday through Friday from July 3 through September 5
Every star has a story.  Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions.  New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust.  Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.  This program is suitable for general audiences.
 
Extreme PlanetsExtreme planets
1:00 pm, every Tuesday through Friday from July 3 through September 5
For centuries, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the Universe.  Now, we are one step closer to knowing the answer.  With the discovery of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our Solar System.  In fact, these "extra solar" planets now appear to be quite common.  Extreme Planets explores what makes a planet "Earth-like" and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for.  From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds are not just science fiction anymore!  This program is suitable for general audiences.
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Contact and Reservation Information
Call (609) 292-6347 to reserve your space now! Remember: book two or more programs from the Summer Explorers schedule and pay just $6 per person. That's $6 per person total! Its a great way to take full advantage of all the incredible programs offered.
Make sure you check out the complete Summer Explorer schedule including the Exhibition Programs, Performances, and Films.
Summer Explorers was made possible in part through the support of the Friends of the New Jersey State Museum and generous funding by the Merck Foundation.
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