The Planetarium is currently closed for face-to-face activities.
Please follow us on social media @OCCPlanetarium for information on virtual shows or contact us via email at planetarium@ocean.edu.
Looking for a place to have a Birthday Party? The Robert J. Novins Planetarium is a great place to host a Birthday Party! We offer a variety of Birthday Party packages.
Our Birthday Party Packages include the use of the planetarium’s party room for 1-1/2 hours. You may bring your own food and beverages or you may order from a restaurant. Several of the area’s local restaurants offer discounts and delivery.
Our pricing is based on the number of guests invited to your party. Tickets can be used as admission for either children or adults and the birthday child’s admission is free.
Planetarium Birthday Party Package:
- $375 for up to 50 people
- Bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Private planetarium show (45-60 minutes)
- 1 1/2 hour use of party room (30 minutes before the show and 60 minutes after)
*For parties larger than 50 people, please call the Planetarium and our group sales team can help you plan the best party ever!
Add-ons for your special day:
- Themed Goody bags available for $3 each
- Your picture in stars with digital download: 1 for $20 or 2 for $30
Discounts are offered to OCC Students, OCC Alumni, and Active and Retired Military Personnel.
Contact Us!
Email: planetarium@ocean.edu
Call: 732.255.0343
Campus Location:
Building 13
College Drive
Toms River, NJ 08754
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Box Office:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm
During Showtimes
For access to the Planetarium, please park in Parking Lot 2 near the Grunin Center and walk through the main campus to the Planetarium, Building #13.
Pricing:
- Adult $10
- Senior (60+) $8
- Children (12 & Under) $7
- OCC Students & Staff with ID $7
- Military $8
- OCC Alumni $8
- Groups rates are available for groups of 20 or more with advanced purchase.
*Prices can vary for special events.
**Note not all of these levels are available to purchase on our website.