NEW! 2024/2025 Field Trip Guide
Reservations are now being accepted for fall 2024 and spring 2025 trips. Group programs are available Tuesday-Friday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Groups of 15 or more may reserve tours, workshops and Planetarium shows, for descriptions of each see below.
Trenton Public Schools and Title 1 schools receive a 20% discount.
Lunch reservations are available for the lunch room at 225 West State Street, contact reservations at (609) 292-1382 or email reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov for more information. Outside picnic tables are available without a reservation on a first-come basis.
Buses must drop off and pick up students at the main entrance (West State Street) and park in the Perry Street lot during the visit.
Plan to arrive at the main entrance 15 minutes before your first program so that students and chaperones can drop off all food and drink in bins provided and receive a Museum Welcome before heading off to reserved programs.
Please Note: All in-person programs are subject to change per COVID-19 health and safety regulations. We reserve the option to reschedule or cancel programs if we are unable to safely serve you.
Homeschools
Homeschools groups are also welcome to reserve any of our workshops or Planetarium shows at any time. Each workshop requires a minimum of 15 students, and Planetarium shows require a total group size of 15. Homeschool groups can also sign up for one of our two Home School Days at the Museum, September 27 and March 7. Learn more and register here
Summer Camp Groups
2025 summer groups (July 8- August 29, 2025) will choose from Planetarium public shows at 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and a simplified list of workshops options. View the flyer for this summer鈥檚 options. your camp group.
Virtual Field Trips
If you are looking to book a virtual experience for your students, see all of our programs and information at .
Gallery Guides
Gallery guides are available for long-term exhibits. .
Our Planetarium features a fully upgraded Ultra-High Resolution 8K projection system, so your experience is sure to be out of this world!
From the prehistoric jungles of Antarctica to the moons of Jupiter, we have shows for all age groups and interests!
Show times are 10:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm, Tuesday-Friday
PLEASE NOTE:
Planetarium shows begin promptly at the scheduled time; groups arriving late may miss their show. We are unable to issue refunds for late arrivals
Length: Shows range from 25 to 45 minutes
Cost: $5 per person, including teachers and chaperones.
Group Size: Our Planetarium seats 140 people; larger groups will be split into two or more shows. Minimum group size of 15 attendees. The first group to book a show time chooses the show!
Reservations and Information: email njsm.reservations@sos.nj.gov
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