Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s birthday party under the stars at the Barlow Planetarium to their celebration fun, educational, unique and unforgettable.

Universe Birthday Experience

Private family laser show & party!

• Private star show for your child and 15 guests.
• Special personalized star show that travels back in time to see how the starry sky looked on the night of your child’s birth date.
• Personalized star chart featuring the stars and planets on your child’s birth date and current birthday.
• Personalized cake featuring your child’s favorite celestial object.
• Private party room for 2 hours.

Available times:
Saturdays at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 am
Weekdays 9 AM – 2 PM

Pricing
Non-members:  $250
Barlow Members:  $175
Extra Guests:  $10 per person

Extra Time in Party Room
$35 per hour

Click here to make a Universe Birthday Reservation Request!

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Galaxy Birthday Experience

• Private family laser show for birthday person and 15 guests!

Available Times
Saturdays at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 am
Weekdays 9 AM – 2 PM

Pricing:
Non-members:  $150
Barlow Members:  $105
Extra guests:  $10 per person

Party Room
$70 for up to 2 additional hour

Click here to make a Galaxy Birthday Reservation Request!

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Star Birthday Experience

• Attend a regularly scheduled public star, family laser show or evening laser show!
• You don’t need to make a reservation. Just purchase at least 10 tickets together online and you will get the group rate!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled star show or laser show

Pricing
Public star show or family laser show:  $6 per guest ($60 minimum. Paid in advance)
Evening laser show: $8 per guest ($80 minimum. Paid in advance)

Party Room
You may make a separate reservation for the party room by contacting Planetarium Director, Dr. Teri Gee
Price: $35 per hour

Private Group Planetarium Programs

Bring your private group to the planetarium for your very own private program. We welcome groups of all kinds. Church groups, community and civic groups as well as office parties and family get togethers. Employers, group visits to the Barlow Planetarium are a terrific way to reward your employees and customers while taking advantage of discounted pricing. Private group shows must be booked at least a week in advance. 

If you are a school group, head over to our School Field Trip Page dedicated just for you.

If you are a scout group head over to our Scout Program Page dedicated just for you.

Private Group Program Of Your Choice

Have a private planetarium show of your choice for your group when booked at least one week in advance.

To book a private program for your group follow this link.

Available Times
Tuesday – Thursday at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm

Saturdays at 9 am, 10 am or 11 am

Pricing:
Non-members: $10 per guest ($150 minimum)
Barlow Members: $7 per guest ($105 minimum)

Private Room
$70 for up to 2 additional hour

Discounted Group Rate for Regularly Scheduled Shows

Discounted Group Rate For a Planetarium Show

Have your group of 10 or more attend a regularly scheduled planetarium or family laser show for a discounted price. Online advanced purchase only, not available at the box office!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled public star shows or family laser shows. Find our public show schedule here.

Pricing
Non-members: $6 per guest ($60 minimum. Online advance purchase only.)
Barlow Members: Complimentary admission for Members / non-members $6 per guest

Discounted Group Rate For Evening Rock Laser Shows

Have your group of 10 or more attend a regularly scheduled evening rock laser show for a discounted price. Online  advanced purchase only, not available at the box office!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled evening rock laser shows. Find our evening rock laser show schedule here.

Pricing
Non-members: $8 per guest ($80 minimum. Online advance purchase only.)
Barlow Members: Complimentary admission for Members / non-members $8 per guest

School Events

Barlow Planetarium School Spirit Night Fundraiser

Have a fun and educational fundraising event at the Barlow Planetarium. Schedule a Barlow Planetarium School Spirit Night for a private night of shows for just your students, families, extended families and neighbors. At the end of the night, 50% of the admission fees get returned to the school as a fun, educational, and easy fundraiser. For more information please contact Planetarium Director Teri Gee.