Schuele Planetarium brings the fascinating realm of astronomy to people of all ages, from preschoolers through adults.
Originally built in 1968, the planetarium was transformed in 2014 with the introduction of the Fleming Family Projection System. This combination of an opti-mechanical star projector and digital projector provides visitors with an immersive learning experience through high-resolution, 360 degree images and a realistic, breathtaking display of over 3,000 stars. The full dome planetarium theater offers comfortable seating for 54 and is wheelchair accessible. The Center is uniquely positioned on Huntington Reservation’s park setting to provide hands-on learning experiences for finding constellations and identifying planets in the night sky.
Refund Policy: Notification is required one week prior to the start of a program to be eligible for a refund. A service fee of 5% will be applied to all refunds.
Before Your Visit Information
Tickets are available online and at the Center's Welcome Desk. 
No photography or video recording is permitted during the program.
For safety reasons, late admittance to planetarium programs is not permitted.
No food or drink is permitted in Schuele Planetarium.
Planetarium Schedule
march, 2023
Astronomy Club
For adults and children ages 12 and up
Calling all local sky enthusiasts! Join us for Astronomy Club and explore the world of astronomy in a fun, social environment. Planetarium Specialist and NASA Solar System Ambassador Bill Reed will share what’s new in space, the latest gadgets, “astro-tainment,” and mind-blowing facts. Astronomy Club meets at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center monthly and includes the following benefits:
• Monthly meetings and newsletters
• Telescope Night programs
• Telescope rentals
• Volunteer opportunities
• Additional events including movie nights, workshops, and more
Annual Fee: $60/household
Planetarium Program Descriptions
Twinkle Tots
For ages 0 – 3
See the moon, stars and explore the sky with lights, sounds and colors in this 20-minute program designed for young children.
Cost: $5/person (including infants)
Stellar Stars
For ages 3 – 7
Blast off and travel through space as you visit different destinations in the solar system and learn about constellations in the night sky! Stellar Stars is approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $5/person
Mini Missions
For ages 7 and up
Take a trip that’s completely out of this world! Travel through space and visit different objects in the solar system, explore constellations in the night sky and learn about NASA’s missions. Mini Missions is approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $5/person
Sky Tonight
For adults and children ages 6 and up
See thousands of stars, planets and constellations on a tour of tonight’s sky. The forecast is always clear in the planetarium dome for excellent viewing! This program is approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $5/person
Full Dome Show
For ages 10 and up
Experience the universe in a planetarium show that features 360 degree video projection! This program is approximately 25 – 35 minutes. Shows change weekly.
Cost: $5/person
Telescope Night
For adults and children ages 12 and up
Join our resident telescope expert and NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Bill Reed for an evening under the stars. We will begin in the planetarium for an overview of the constellations and planets, then review the current events happening in our night sky. Weather permitting, we will head outdoors for telescope viewing through our 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
Cost: $10/person