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
The Astronomical World of Harry Potter
The Novins Academy of Wizardry is pleased to welcome all students of the magical sciences to the next Term Preview. Learn how the characters and events in Harry Potter take their origins from the skies above in our specially themed live show. The Novins Academy Houses of Leo, Corvus, Ursa, and Serpens are very similar, and seats are conveniently color-coded to match other familiar wizarding houses. Wizardly dress or house colors encouraged.
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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