We offer presentations to the Western New York and Southern Ontario communities on scheduled weekends.  Our weekend programs are open to all.

All ticket purchases begin in the gift shop 30 minutes prior to showtime.  You may call,
e-mail, or fill out our seat request form to hold tickets by name; admission fees are listed below.  Unfortunately we can not accept credit/debit cards. Sorry for the inconvenience.  There are ATMs located in the Campbell Student Union nearby.
This page was last updated: June 17, 2011
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
PLEASE NOTE

Doors to the planetarium close promptly at the start of each show. For safety reasons, there is no admittance after a show begins and no re-admittance if exiting during a show. Please also be sure to turn off all wireless devices during the programs. Thank you!
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(716) 878-4911

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

PUBLIC PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
We have further enhanced our dome to bring even more entertainment possibilities!  Wait until you check out this light show at the planetarium...
Note: This is NOT a Laser Music Show
HIDDEN WONDERS OF THE SPRINGTIME SKY

MAY 13 - JUNE 18, 2011
FRIDAYS: 8:00 PM
SATURDAYS: 2:00 PM

(Running Time: approx. 55 minutes)

LOOKING AHEAD:

Beginning on June 24: Our Solar System Series continues with Moon and Mars: Colonies of the Future.  Don't miss this in-depth look at two of the most mysterious objects to human beings for centuries!
ASTRONOMY SHOW PRICING*:
General Admission: $  6.00College Students (w/ID):         $  4.00
Children 18 and under:  $  4.00BSC Students Only:  FREE!**
Seniors 65+ :   $  4.00

GROUP RATES (over 10) AVAILABLE!
* Prices/schedule subject to change without notice.       ** Discount Requires valid college/university identification.
RESERVATIONS

Reservations are strongly suggested, but not required. Due to volume, any unclaimed reserved tickets will be released if not claimed 10 minutes prior to showtime. All admissions are collected at the Gift Shop.


NOTE: It can take a few hours for these forms to reach us.  If you are making a reservation on the day of the show, your best option is to call us.
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SPECIAL EVENT PRICING*:
General Admission: $  10.00College Students (w/ID):         $    8.00
Children 18 and under:  $    8.00BSC Students Only: $    5.00**
Seniors 65+ :   $    8.00

GROUP RATES (over 10) AVAILABLE!
* Prices/schedule subject to change without notice.       ** Discount Requires valid college/university identification.
BROADWAY LIGHTS

MAY 21 - JULY 23, 2011
SATURDAYS: 7:00 & 8:30 PM

(Running Time: approx. 60 minutes)
The Spitz A3P star ball projects 4000 stars onto our 24 foot diameter dome, and we can accommodate 60 people for each show.