Chaffee Planetarium is suitable for a variety of programs, such as concerts and dramas using special sound and visual effects in addition to sky shows.
Show times vary throughout the year.
The Planetarium, named after the Grand Rapids-born astronaut who lost his life in the 1967 Apollo spacecraft fire, is visited by over 90,000 people each year. The James C. Veen Observatory, also part of the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, offers observing sessions for the public on the second and last Saturday evening of the month, April through October, beginning at dusk. All rights reserved. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.