Welcome!  The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium offers a variety of programs about our solar
system, our universe, and current events in astronomy and space science.

Click on the links above and below for information about current and upcoming public shows,
scheduling a show for your school or private group, or information about the planetarium itself.

The planetarium is located in the Science Building at Buffalo State College. Shows are held rain or shine.

Reservations are strongly recommended:  You can reserve seats online, by email
                                                                           or by leaving a message at 716-878-4911

Please Note: The planetarium gets dark during night sky simulations, so please take this into account for children. Most programs are not appropriate for children younger than 6 years old.  Also, there is no food or drink allowed into the theater.  Cell phones must be off/silent, and please  be aware there can be no "High Tech Clothing" admitted during the show as any sound and lights will interfere with other guests' enjoyment.






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Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
Department of Earth Sciences and Science Education
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4911

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Directions to the planetarium are available here
Current Program:
Reservations are STRONGLY recommended. If shows become fully booked, unclaimed reservations will be released 10 minutes prior to the show.  We also take group reservations. Visit the "more info" page a particular show for ticket prices and other detailed information.
Upcoming Program:
For more information about a specific show, click on the information link below the show image.
January 13 - February 11
Fridays @ 8:00 pm
Saturdays @ 2:00 pm

February 17 - March 24
Fridays @ 8:00 pm
Saturdays @ 2:00 pm

Passage Into Spring
Saturday February 4 & 11
4:00 & 8:00 pm

Special Limited Engagement:
SHORTER NIGHTS
Our 2012 schedule has just been announced!  Scroll down for more info.
The presentations on January 27th and 28th are fully booked.
The 8 pm show on Feb 3rd and the 2 pm show on Feb 4th are also now full. We have added a show at 6:30 pm on Friday Feb 3.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
LivingSocial vouchers that expire on Feb. 9th have been extended through Feb. 26th