Virtual field trips to the Edelman Planetarium last one hour and include two sections: a live, interactive, inquiry-based exploration of the universe, including planets, constellations, and more, and time for questions. Virtual field trips are not recommended for preschool or kindergarten classes.

We request a minimum of 15 people. Virtual field trips can be projected in classrooms or auditoriums, or students can join individually on their laptops (or both!).  A maximum of 300 people can log in to each show.

We recommend the room be as dark as possible from wherever you join us. We also encourage turning on webcams so we can see the students' faces. Our shows are highly interactive, and those elements are facilitated better when we can see the kids.

Thanks to a generous and ongoing donation by Ric and Jean Edelman, schools can attend a field trip at no cost.

1. Complete our online virtual field trip request form. Make sure you have the following information ready before filling out the form:

• School contact information. This includes the school's full mailing address, the teacher's name, phone number, email address, and the grade(s) visiting.
• Total number of students and adults per show. Note: we require a minimum of 15 but can accommodate up to 300 individual logins.
• Your preferred date and time and one or more alternate dates. Virtual field trips can be booked from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check school calendars for any potential conflicts before making your reservation request.

2. After we receive your request, we will book your visit and send email verification within 5 business days. If we can't accommodate your request, we will contact you to discuss alternatives for your group. 

3. Once your show is confirmed, we will send a Zoom link for your show. The link may be shared with any students and teachers you wish to join. Up to 300 people may log in to join the Zoom.

4. If you need to change your reservation, reschedule, or cancel your visit, please contact us as soon as possible at planetarium@rowan.edu or 856-256-4389.

1. Complete our online virtual field trip request form. Make sure you have the following information ready before filling out the form:

• School contact information. This includes the school's full mailing address, the teacher's name, phone number, email address, and the grade(s) visiting.
• Total number of students and adults per show. Note: we require a minimum of 15 but can accommodate up to 300 individual logins.
• Your preferred date and time and one or more alternate dates. Virtual field trips can be booked from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Check school calendars for any potential conflicts before making your reservation request.

2. After we receive your request, we will book your visit and send email verification within 5 business days. If we can't accommodate your request, we will contact you to discuss alternatives for your group. 

3. Once your show is confirmed, we will send a Zoom link for your show. The link may be shared with any students and teachers you wish to join. Up to 300 people may log in to join the Zoom.

4. If you need to change your reservation, reschedule, or cancel your visit, please contact us as soon as possible at planetarium@rowan.edu or 856-256-4389.

Reservations must be made at least three weeks before your earliest preferred visit date. You may request a show up to one year in advance. 

All field trips, including virtual ones, are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you book, the better your chance of getting your preferred date or time. April and May are our busiest months. We strongly encourage booking your spring field trip as soon as possible to guarantee a space.

Free! Thanks to our founders' generous and ongoing donation, public and private schools may visit the Edelman Planetarium at no charge.

Other groups, including homeschools, scouts, daycares, summer camps, etc., can reserve a virtual show for $50.