Take a dip in the cosmic ocean!

Experience new, state-of-the-art SciDome full-immersion video system. This digital system offers realtime 3D sky simulation, full-dome shows and multimedia presentations. Its starfield quality, astronomical detail and teaching capabilities surpass any other digital planetarium system available. See the universe in fantastic detail, color and movement in an newly upgraded environment. Star Shows and Laser Shows are available for both school and public presentation.

The Planetarium is a unique facility, perfect for parties and business functions.

With new digitally enhanced full-immersion star shows, flexible seating capabilities, in-house projection and sound equipment for PowerPoint presentations and newly renovated lobby, The Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum offers you worlds of creative possibilities for your next business function or party. Call for ideas, more information and to book your next event at the brightest new star in Greater Reading! For more information and/or to book your next party or event at The Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum, click on the Business/Party Package link to the left.

How do you see your music? New SonicVision shows on Friday nights!

Wow! Imagine yourself on a fantastic "roller-coaster ride" through vivid 3-D graphics environments that pulsate to the rhythm of a high-energy music mix featuring today's popular bands like Radiohead, U2, Coldplay, the Queens of the Stone Age, and The Flaming Lips.

It's here, now, at The Planetarium. SonicVision, the newest full-dome immersive production from the American Museum of Natural History, is a unique digital experience, weaving individual works of musical and visual art together into a single creative vision. Check the Show Schedule for dates and times.

Admission costs:

Star Shows: *$7.00 Adults (18-60);* $5.00 Seniors/Children/Students (w/id); FREE Children under 4 and Members
Laser Shows: *$5.00 Members; *$7.00 Non-members

Star Shows are on Sunday afternoons at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.

Laser/Music Shows are on Friday nights at 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. beginning October 2010.

Check the schedule (left) for current listings.