About
Vanderbilt Museum Education Programs includes Museum/Planetarium Programs and Planetarium Education Programs. The planetarium offers fulldome shows, live star talks, live lecture programs, and the program Take a Hike Through the Solar System. Museum/Planetarium one-hour programs are listed at 10:00, 11:15, and 12:45, and two-hour Museum Programs are listed at 10:00 and 12:15. Planetarium Education Programs are listed for Pre-K through 12th grade, depending on the program.
Programs
- Museum/Planetarium Programs — Museum/Planetarium programs are listed in the Planning a School Visit section · One hour programs: 10:00, 11:15 and 12:45; Two-hour Museum Programs: 10:00 and 12:15
- Planetarium Education Programs — Pre-K – 12th Grade depending on program · Fulldome shows are 30 minutes plus a 30-minute live star talk; live lecture programs are 1 hour, except Take a Hike Through the Solar System which is 2.5 hours
At a glance
- Ages: 2–17 years old
About the provider
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum says it is dedicated to the education and enjoyment of the people of Long Island and beyond. Its mission is carried out through the preservation, interpretation, and enhancement of the Eagle’s Nest estate as an informal educational facility. Program themes focus on Long Island’s Gold Coast Era and on appreciation and understanding of marine, natural history, ethnographic collections, and scientific knowledge. The planetarium offers award-winning shows.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
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