Explore the Universe at Wagner College Planetarium in Staten Island
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The
Wagner College Planetarium
offers fun, educational programs that will transport your students on a voyage through our universe, galaxy, and solar system. Students will learn the principles of astronomy and related sciences through lecture and awe-inspiring visuals.
For over 45 years the Planetarium has been used as an educational tool to the Staten Island community. We provide educational shows for schools, Boy and Girl Scout troops and community groups. Come explore the universe at Wagner College.
Fall 2026 Class Trip Reservations
All dates for Spring 2026 are currently full. Reservations for Fall 2026 will open by September 14.
Trips are typically scheduled Monday – Friday at 10am or 11:30am.
Presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour.
Admission is $6 per student with a minimum of 20 students.
Planetarium capacity is 60 total guests.
Current Shows
From Earth to the Universe (Grades 8 - Adult)
Birth of Planet Earth (Grades 8 - Adult)
Two Small Pieces of Glass (Grades 6 - 10)
Oasis in Space (Grades 4 - 8)
Perfect Little Planet (Grades K - 5)
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.
Viewers will revel in the splendor of the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe.
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
To view the trailer visit
www.facebook.com/wagnerlifelong/videos/3099053127050951
Two teenagers learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.
Water: our most precious resource. Without it, life could not exist on our planet. Is the reverse also true? If we search for water, will we also find life? Join us as we explore our solar system and discover what makes our world stand out among the solar system’s family of planets. Stunning imagery will captivate you as we journey to, and sometimes even below, the surfaces of our neighbor worlds to discover whether or not life might be possible beyond our home planet.
View the
Educator’s Guide
for activities and curriculum planning.
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
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Ready to make a gift in support of the Wagner College Friends of the Planetarium?
Planetarium Seating Sponsorship Opportunities:
$2,500 Preferred Inner Circle Donor – Gold Plate
Includes benefits offered to our Inner Circle donors listed on the website plus complimentary Planetarium private group showing 2 times per year.
$1,000 Premier Donor – Silver Plate
Includes Planetarium private group showing once a year.
Donations in any amount are welcome.
No donation is too small and will help fund our growing library of shows to serve the Staten Island Community.
To make a credit card gift,
visit us online
or call 1-888-231-2252 to speak with a Wagner representative.
Please make checks payable to Wagner College and reference the Friends of the Planetarium & specific sponsorship opportunity on the memo line
Checks can be mailed to:
Wagner College
Reynolds House
Attn: Kaitlin Girton
1 Campus Road
Staten Island, NY 10301
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