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.

Catch the classic rock shows – Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, you name it – with cosmic laser lights and mind-busting images.

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

Admission

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

Laser Light Shows $7/$5 for Tuesday evening show (Seasonal only, check schedule for upcoming shows)
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

Crickets & Constellations

February 20, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Sunday2 pm
Monday2 pm
Tuesday2 pm, 7 & 8 pm
Wednesday2 pm
Thursday2 pm
Friday2 pm
Saturday2 pm

Dark Side of the Moon

February 20, 2010 - May 29, 2010
Saturday9 pm

Discover Your Universe

February 20, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Sunday1 pm
Saturday1 pm

The Wall

February 20, 2010 - May 29, 2010
Saturday10 pm

Under Starlit Skies

February 20, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Sunday3 pm
Saturday3 pm

Vernal Equinox Laser Light Shows

March 19, 2010
Friday8-11 pm