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Business, Private, Birthday Party & Wedding Reception Packages

Note:To download a PDF file of our current rental brochure, click here.

For bookings and more information, call 610-898-1565.


CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES (Must be five years or older):

Planetarium STAR or LASER Party - Members $ 250/Non-Members $300

  • One Laser or Star Show of your choice for up to 25 people. Four adult supervisors are required. Extra people are $10 per person - maximum dome seating capacity is 100 and maximum dining capacity is 75
  • Special gift for the Birthday child
  • Rental of Planetarium for a total of two hours
  • Extra shows during the two-hour period are $100 per show
  • Large image of the birthday child on the dome (digital image of child must be provided by family member at least one week in advance)
  • Use of our lobby for party - we set up the tables (with plastic cloth) and chairs - you bring the food, cake, drinks
  • Birthday party host is responsible for clean-up

Please note: $125 non-refundable deposit required to reserve date - this will be put toward total amount due. The balance is due one week prior to the event. No food or drinks are allowed in the dome area. Open fire, sparklers, and trick candles are not permitted inside The Planetarium or dome - however, lit birthday candles on a cake are permitted. VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted.

BUSINESS RENTAL PACKAGES:

Planetarium Rental: Corporate Members $300/Non-Members $500

Business Rental Packages include:

  • Rental of Planetarium for a total of three hours - includes set-up (each additional hour is $100 - must be pre-arranged)
  • Large image of the company logo or digital photographs on the dome (digital images must be provided at least one week in advance)
  • Use of our lobby and/or theater - we set up the tables and chairs; maximum seated dining capacity is 75 for lobby and 75 for theater; maximum lobby capacity for standing reception is 150 - you or the caterer provides the food
  • In-house projection/sound equipment available for PowerPoint presentations
  • List of catering services available
  • Want to have a Laser or Star Show? Add $500 (maximum dome seating capacity is 100 people). Note! If this option is selected, dining is not permitted in the theater

Please note: A $150 for Member, $250 for Non-Member non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the date - this will be put toward total amount due. The balance is due one week prior to the event. VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted.

WEDDING RENTAL PACKAGES:

Planetarium Rental: $1,000

Basic Wedding Rental Package:

  • Rental of Planetarium for one hour ceremony (maximum dome seating capacity 100)
  • Wedding rehearsal limited to two hours
  • Two-hour access to Planetarium prior to ceremony

Options:

  • Use of our lobby for rehearsal dinner- we set up the tables and chairs; maximum dining capacity 75 for up to three hours - you or the caterer provides the food - $500
  • List of catering services available
  • Want to have a Laser or Star Show? Add $500 (maximum dome seating capacity is 100 people)

Please note: $500 non-refundable deposit required to reserve date - this will be put toward total amount due. The balance is due one week prior to the event. VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted.

PRIVATE RENTAL PACKAGES:

Planetarium Rental: $500

Private Rental Packages include:

  • Rental of Planetarium for a total of three hours - includes set-up (each additional hour is $100 - must be pre-arranged).
  • Use of our lobby and/or theater- we set up the tables and chairs; maximum seated dining capacity is 75 for lobby and 75 for theater; maximum lobby capacity for standing reception is 150 - you or the caterer provides the food
  • In-house projection/sound equipment available for PowerPoint presentations
  • List of catering services available
  • Want to have a Laser or Star Show? Add $500 (maximum dome seating capacity is 100 people). Note! If this option is selected, dining is not permitted in the theater

Please note: $500 non-refundable deposit required to reserve date - this will be put toward total amount due. The balance is due one week prior to the event. VISA and MASTERCARD are accepted.

 
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