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Robert J. Novins Planetarium

The Planetarium is open for in-person events.
We strongly recommend that you purchase tickets online, as tickets may not be available onsite.  Many of our shows sell out fast. Purchase tickets online.

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.

Current Safety Policies

  • Masks are not required, but we are a “mask friendly” facility and all those who wish to wear a mask may do so.

Visit our Ticketing Policies page for more information on pricing, our exchange policy, and weather cancellation procedures.

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New Show!

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Experience The Aurora

Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, crews captured time-lapse images of the Aurora Borealis. The results are spectacular. For the first time the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive show shares the science behind the aurora and tells the story of our quest to find and photograph the aurora for full-dome theaters.
Purchase Tickets

The Planetarium is open for in-person events.
We strongly recommend that you purchase tickets online, as tickets may not be available onsite.  Many of our shows sell out fast. Purchase tickets online.

Upcoming Event!

planetarium near me

Experience The Aurora

Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, crews captured time-lapse images of the Aurora Borealis. The results are spectacular. For the first time the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive show shares the science behind the aurora and tells the story of our quest to find and photograph the aurora for full-dome theaters.
Purchase Tickets

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.

Current Safety Policies

  • Masks are not required, but we are a “mask friendly” facility and all those who wish to wear a mask may do so.

Visit our Ticketing Policies page for more information on pricing, our exchange policy, and weather cancellation procedures.

Join our Mailing List
Donate
Map
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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