Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium

Located within the Public Museum, the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium is named after the Grand Rapids-born astronaut who lost his life in the 1967 Apollo 1 spacecraft fire.  The Planetarium is complete with computerized Digistar and laser projectors, producing multiple video and still images and incredible special effects, accompanied by high-powered digital sound.

Seasonal sky shows and special themed productions educate young and old alike about the stars above and our place in the universe.

Catch classic rock shows – like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Radiohead– with dazzling digital effects in our Laser Light Shows.  Note:  Music contains mature language.

Admission

Museum admission plus $3
Museum Members admitted free with tickets from Museum front desk

Laser Light Shows $7
Museum Members admitted free with tickets from Museum front desk

It's out of this world and it's right here in West Michigan. For information on other events in West Michigan visit the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association online at graaa.org

Teachers: look here for the programs available for school groups!

Planetarium

Discover Your Universe

Glimpse the future in a show that honors the contributions of astronomers past and present.

Grades 6 - 12, 45 minutes.

January 2, 2012 - February 10, 2012
Sunday2:00 pm
Tuesday2:00 pm
Wednesday2:00 pm
Thursday2:00 pm
Friday2:00 pm
Saturday2:00 pm

Solar System Safari

Go on safari to the major features of the Solar System including the Sun, the Moon, the eight planets and Pluto in this jungle-themed space adventure.  Grades 2 - 5, 45 minutes.

January 3, 2012 - February 7, 2012
Sunday1:00 pm
Tuesday6:00 pm
Saturday1:00 pm

Under Starlit Skies

Tour the night sky and learn stargazing tips that will help you make sense of  the sky from your own backyard. (45 mins)

January 3, 2012 - February 7, 2012
Sunday3:00 pm
Tuesday7:00 pm
Saturday3:00 pm

Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" Laser Light Show

Experience classic rock as never before, accompanied by dazzling visual effects during this laser light show. 

February 11, 2012 - April 7, 2012
Saturday9:00 pm

Radiohead Laser Light Show

Experience classic rock as never before, accompanied by dazzling visual effects during this laser light show. 

February 11, 2012 - April 7, 2012
Saturday10:00 pm