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Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium

📍 Jersey City, NY

★4.0(80 Google reviews)👶All ages

Educational planetarium shows and 3D movies in the nation's largest planetarium dome. Best for school-age kids who enjoy learning experiences, though shows are mostly passive viewing.

✓ Educational shows✓ Helpful staff

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with school-age children who enjoy educational experiences, though budget-conscious parents should prepare for significant costs. The live presentations offer good learning value, but those seeking hands-on activities may find the planetarium shows too passive.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Budget $109+ for family of four plus $7 parking
⏰Check Groupon for discounts but avoid holiday weeks
🎟️Consider bringing food from home to save money
🚗Buy combined tickets to reduce exhibit and IMAX costs

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Rick75 H

7 years ago

★★★★★

“We had great time as a family today my kids are 10 and 5 it's good place to go for a winter day The place have bathroom in every floor and stuff is very helpful all over if you ask any questions. You can bring food from home so you don't need to buy Food at the place Take into consideration that the exhibit and the I Max movie theater is cost extra Unless you buy acombine tickets Parking cost $7 and a family of four is another 109$ You can get tickets on Groupon on discount rate but they want be valid on holiday week such as this week”

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Vlad Grubman

a year ago

★★★★★

“We loved the shows and the gross science was awesome! The live presentations make the real difference compared to New York Planetarium. The only problem was food. Even though it was freshly made, still made us queasy. Other than food - we had fun, would definitely recommend visiting.”

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Muhammad Taha

a year ago

★★★★★

“Animal section is more exciting. Planetarium section could have more work done. Wasn’t any hands on stuff with the planets, just a thirty min show where you watch. You would think there would be more creativity for that when the planet section costs an extra $8”

💬 What parents mention

High costs and extrasEducational valueStaff helpful

Overview

The Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at Liberty Science Center features educational shows with stunning visuals and sound in America's largest planetarium dome. The venue offers planetarium shows, laser shows, and 3D movies, with live presentations that enhance the learning experience. Shows are primarily passive viewing experiences lasting around 30 minutes, making it ideal for families with school-age children interested in space and science education.

🕐 Opening Hours

Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00

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