Immerse yourself in the night sky. Planetariums are a great way to learn about space and the stars that fill our skies each night, offering hands-on fun and educational experiences for the entire family. If you’re looking for a fun family outing, visit a planetarium or observatory near you. Here is your guide to Planetariums and Observatories in Central NJ and Beyond.

Planetariums & Observatories in Central NJ and Beyond

Dreyfuss Planetarium
49 Washington St.
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 596-6529

Edelman Planetarium
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ
856-256-4000

John W. H. Simpson Observatory
355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd.
Titusville, NJ
609-737-2575

Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 200-1000

New Jersey State Museum Planetarium 
205 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ
609-292-6464

Paul H. Robinson Observatory
Voorhees State Park
251 County Road 513
High Bridge, NJ
908-638-8500

Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
118 Lamington Road
Branchburg, NJ
908-231-8805

Robert A. Schommer Observatory
136 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ
848-445-8973

Robert J. Novins Planetarium
Ocean County College
1 College Dr.
Toms River, NJ
(732) 255-0343

Sperry Observatory
Union County College
1033 Springfield Ave.
Cranford, NJ
908-276-STAR

William D. McDowell Observatory
Two DeKorte Park Plaza
Lyndhurst, NJ
(201) 460-8300