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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays.
Buhl Planetarium closed for
maintenance on Wed., March 26.
Red, white, and purple lasers fanning out from the bottom middle
Red, white, and purple lasers fanning out from the bottom

Laser Shows

Buhl Planetarium is closed for maintenance on Wed., March 26.

Get ready for a LIVE experience! Every day at the Buhl Planetarium, enjoy a dazzling fusion of vibrant colors and incredible music as our experts choreograph stunning, full-dome visual shows set to your favorite tunes. We’re excited to welcome you to one of the best museum experiences in Pittsburgh!

Members: $6 per show
Nonmembers: $7 per show

Laser matinees are presented daily. Groups of 15 or more receive a special discount to Laser Shows. Call 412.237.3400 for details at least two weeks in advance to receive the discount.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the show as the show begins promptly at the start time. To ensure a quality experience for our guests, we do not allow late entries.

Filming and live streaming laser shows is prohibited.

Upcoming Laser Show Schedule:

Laser Taylor Swift

Laser Taylor Swift

Now–Sun., June 1
Sat. and Sun. at 3 p.m.

Calling all “Exiles” and “Anti-Heroes!” The Laser Taylor Swift sets hits from all the singer’s eras to dazzling laser lights and special effects. The question is: “Are You Ready For It?” “Long Live” the Eras Tour at Carnegie Science Center!

Laser Symphony of the Stars

Laser Symphony of the Stars

Now–Sun., June 1
Mon.; Wed.–Fri. at 2 p.m.
Sat. and Sun. at 1 p.m.

Turn down the house lights and turn up the nostalgia. Dive into the greatest music from iconic movies, theater, and television. From Judy Garland to Andrew Lloyd Webber to John Williams, brilliant laser animation is set to some of the most memorable music of all time.

About our system

The projection system features seven high powered, solid state, laser projectors – each the size of a ream of paper pictured here – that deliver on-dome visuals and 3D atmospheric effects that fill the air above the audience. Each laser appears many, many times brighter than the old argon gas system. These projectors are built exclusively by Laser Fantasy International, a Seattle-based company.

The laser projection system is also “green.” The technology uses less electricity than the Science Center’s previous laser system and does not require flowing water to be cooled. The Science Center will save approximately 300,000 gallons of water per year and more than 30,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity – representing about 500,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions.

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