Planetarium Reservations
The planetarium can be reserved for your school field trip, scout group or birthday party
- Planetarium reservations can be made up to four months in advance and no less than two weeks in advance
- Minimum of 25 people per group to make a reservation
- No deposit required
Special Note: The grounds around the planetarium are under construction. Between September - November 2024 we will not be able to offer the rockets activity due to the temporary loss of our launching grounds. Because of the loss of our outdoor space, we will also only be able to service groups of 60 or less at a time. December 2024 we will be able to return to our normal operation schedule. Thank you for being patient while we make improvements to our facility.
More Information:
Field Trip Package
*Note: Rockets not avaliable from Sept - Nov 2024
Our field trip package is 2 hour and 15 minutes* and can accommodate groups of 25-120 (from Sept-Nov 2024 we can only service groups of 60 or less due to construction on campus) at a time. It includes a planetarium show of your choice and our hands-on rockets activity. We have several shows to choose from on various astronomy topics including several that align with the state core curriculum. To see a description of all of the shows we offer please click here. A field trip costs $5.50 per person with one adult free for every 10 students.
*Times may vary depending on the planetarium show you pick.
Scout Package
*Note: Rockets not avaliable from Sept - Nov 2024
Our scout package is 2.5 hours* and can handle group sizes of 25-60. We'll start with a hands-on star chart making activity that your scouts can use in their own back yard to find the stars. This will be followed by a planetarium show of your choice. We have many shows to choose from; to see a description of all of the scout suitable shows we offer please click here. After the show, we'll end things with a bang with our hands-on rocket building and launching activity. Our scout package costs $5.50/person for kids and adults.
Birthday Party Package
*Note: Rockets not avaliable from Sept - Nov 2024
Our basic birthday party package for is a 3 hour event for groups of 25-40 party guests and includes a planetarium show of your choice, our hands-on rocket building and launching activity and use of the lobby for 1 hour for refreshments. We will setup the lobby with seating for 40 people and make it festive for your friends and family with stars, planets and rocket decorations. Before the planetarium show, your child's picture will be prominently displayed on the dome for everyone to see. After the rocket launching activity everyone can keep their rocket as a party favor. We'll take care of all of the cleaning up so you can enjoy the party with your family and friends! Sorry, we can't do parties for little astronomers under the age of 5. Our birthday party package costs $5.50/person for kids and adults + $100.00 setup fee.
Other Reservations
If a field trip, scout trip or birthday party was not what you had in mind please send us an email. We frequently do custom events for special groups.
Click here to request a CUSTOM RESERVATION by email.
Looking to reserve the planetarium for your class or department? Please email planetarium@mtsac.edu to setup a free reservation for your Mt. SAC group.