Northcountry Planetarium

04/29/2026

STEM all around - what a wonderful
day of meeting the next generation
of scientists and sharing educational
activities! Always pleasure to
participate in events with Miner
Institute and Point au Roche State
Park!

04/24/2026

Join us at this year's STEM-posium.... Saturday, April 25th!
Sponsored by Miner Institute & Point au Roche State Park.

04/09/2026

Did you hear we are holding our second Starlight Storytime event for the semester this weekend?

We will be reading A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin which will be accompanied by hands-on activities in celebration of our Moon, Luna.

This is a free event but please note that seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Shows start promptly on the hour. Due to the dark environment in the NCP theater, there is no admittance after the shows have started.

To reserve your seat find us on Cardinal Link:
https://campusgroups.plattsburgh.edu/home_login
Search us up under Northcountry Planetarium

We hope to see you there!

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04/03/2026

Our next event at the Northcountry Planetarium is coming right up!

This month we will reading...
A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin

Come join us to learn about moon phases and all the wonders of our moon, Luna.

Just like our past Starlight Storytime readings, this event is free of charge but if you want to reserve a seat find us on Cardinal Link (just type in Northcountry Planetarium)

https://campusgroups.plattsburgh.edu/home_login

We hope to see you there!
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04/01/2026

Find yourself a comfy spot to watch
the show!!

03/02/2026

Total Lunar Eclipse - Early Tuesday AM!
Grab a friend, find a nice western view,
and get ready to howl!

02/26/2026

Are you looking to entertain your kids this weekend for free?

Come join us at the Northcountry Planetarium for a reading under the stars of Mae Among the Stars by Rhoda Ahmed. This event will be accompanied by hands-on activities in celebration of Black History Month, and Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space.

In the spirit of childhood literacy this program is free of charge!

Please note that seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. Show starts promptly on the hour. Due to the dark environment in the NCP theater, there is no admittance after the shows have started.

For additional show information, please contact our staff at [email protected]

Designated Parking for Hudson Hall & the Northcountry Planetarium are Lots #2, #4, & #5
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02/19/2026

We are so excited to announce our first event of the semester.

In celebration of Black History Month we will be reading ‘Mae Among the Stars’ by Roda Ahmed which is about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space.

This program will be followed up with some exciting hands-on activities.

In the spirit of childhood literacy this program is Free.

We hope to see you there!
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12/07/2025

Our final show of the year is today at 4:00pm! FREE! Reserve tickets online!

Starlight Storytime is our children’s literacy program! Enjoy our reading of The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer.

This reading will be accompanied by fun seasonal activities for the whole family.

In the spirit of childhood literacy, this is a FREE program. Please reserve your seat using the link below, and seats are first come first serve.

https://campusgroups.plattsburgh.edu/home_login

12/01/2025

It’s our final shows of the Fall Semester this weekend! Learn all about the joyful celebrations of the winter months, and get a glimpse of what is in the night sky right now! Get tickets now using the link below, or come in person 1 hour before your chosen showtime to get your tickets for cash or check only.

Search “Northcountry Planetarium” to find our site!
https://campusgroups.plattsburgh.edu/home_login

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with the Northcountry Planetarium!

Each showing will include a showing of Season of Light and an ephemeris, followed by seasonal activities and refreshments!

Grab tickets beforehand on Cardinal Link, or in person with cash or check an hour before your chosen showtime. See the link below for tickets! Search ‘Northcountry Planetarium’

https://campusgroups.plattsburgh.edu/home_login