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(212) 769-5100
175 Central Park W Ste 208
New York,
NY
10024
40.782
-73.9717
Neighborhoods: Central Park, Midtown
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The Background – The original Hayden Planetarium was an Art Deco building founded in 1935. In the early '90s, the old building was razed, and the planetarium reopened to the public in early 2000. The newly designed and rebuilt planetarium now hovers in a partially glazed cube on the original 1935 site. – – The Experience – The planetarium offers a space show on a one-of-a-kind Zeiss Star Projector narrated by Tom Hanks. The Heilbrun Cosmic Pathway, a descending ramp that encircles the sphere, illustrates the changing state of the cosmos through history at approximately…
Editor's Tips
- When To Go:
- On the first Friday of every month, the museum is open until 8:45pm.
- Save Time:
- Those destined to set their sites a little lower should know that the adjacent Gottesman Hall focuses exclusively on planet Earth.
- Know Before You Go:
- Expect long lines at this popular attraction, but rest assured that it's worth the wait.
- Save Money:
- Admission to the museum doesn't grant access to the Imax or other special exhibits. Ask about other admission packages if you plan to see more than just the museum.
