We recommend buying tickets online in advance. We cannot guarantee tickets will be available for every show on a walk-up basis.
About The Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Explore the universe by seeing the stars and planets as you have never seen before with our Laser Shows, Sky Shows, and Full Dome Movies. Presenting a wide variety of fun and educational programs for all ages in our 103-seat dome theater, the Novins Planetarium is a gateway to learning about our earth, the solar system, and beyond. In addition to our public shows, the Novins Planetarium offers programs for school and camp groups, birthday parties, and special themed events.
Visit our Ticketing Policies page for more information on pricing, our exchange policy, and weather cancellation procedures.
Featured Events
New! Cosmic crafts for kids
You asked and we delivered! We brought back our topic based show serving up a simple craft followed by a short sky talk for our younger space explorers. Make something to take with you every month while you learn about what’s up in the sky. March 14: The Science of Rainbows: Learn how rainbows form, and find all kinds of colors on Earth, in our solar system, and in space.
Contact Us!
Box Office: Wednesday – Saturday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.*
Email: planetarium@ocean.edu
Call: 732.255.0343
*The Planetarium is a theater experience and access to the dome is only available during scheduled show times. Box Office hours do not indicate show times. Please visit tickets.ocean.edu for an up-to-date show schedule and to buy tickets.
Visit Us
GPS Location:
1 College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754
Use Parking Lot 2 near the Grunin Center and walk up the ramp. The Planetarium will be on your left.
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