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Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Closed Tuesdays.
Close at 4 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 12.
USS Requin is closed for annual winter maintenance.
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!
Tickets: $7
Members: $6
Shows begin promptly at start time. For the safety and experience of guests, no late entries permitted.
No re-entry once exiting the theater.
Filming and live streaming laser shows is prohibited.
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.
One Allegheny Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.237.3400
Looking for a unique evening? Experience one of our rock-fueled after-hour laser events filled with psychedelic imagery, special effects, and your favorite artists, like Journey, Queen, Ozzy Ozborne, and Pink Floyd! Tickets can be purchased online up until showtime.
Mon., Jan. 5 at 2 p.m.
Take a trip to the Upside Down in the safety of the dome! Experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes from the show reinterpreted in vibrant laser light. Relive the iconic “Running Up That Hill” and “Master of Puppets” scenes to get you ready for the series finale. (Eggos not included.)
Run time: 35 minutes
Sat., Jan. 3 and Sun., Jan. 4 at 3 p.m.
Taylor Swift has officially reclaimed her entire life’s work – every era, every lyric, every beat is finally hers. And we’re not calm about it… but we know you’re “…Ready For It?” Celebrate this iconic moment by dancing through the decades. This isn’t just a phase – it’s a full-blown Eras renaissance.
Grab your tickets and our hand! Feel “22,” fall into a “Love Story,” and live out your wildest dreams – Taylor’s way.
Run time: 35 minutes
Weekdays, Wed., Jan. 7–Fri., Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.
Weekends, Sat., Jan. 10–Sun., Feb. 22 at 1 p.m.
Travel “Into the Unknown” and “Under Sea” with music of your favorite animated family films set to vibrant laser lights and special effects! The track list includes songs from Frozen, The Lion King, Lilo and Stich, The Little Mermaid, Coco, and Moana. See how far you’ll go in Buhl Planetarium.
Run time: 35 minutes
Weekends, Sat., Jan. 10–Sun., Feb. 22 at 3 p.m.
This crazy little thing called Laser Queen will rock you with a dynamite show with laser beams! Take a seat under the Buhl Planetarium dome and watch Queen’s epic songs come to life choreographed to a fabulous laser light display. The set list includes “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We are the Champions,” “Under Pressure,” “Somebody to Love,” and more.
Run time: 35 minutes
Fri., Jan. 23
Catch a rock-filled after-hour laser bash. Our laser artists will serve up stunning colors against the dome with 3D atmospheric effects and psychedelic imagery. Go on a mystical, musical journey of laser light and alternative rock. Hear, feel, and see your favorite tunes at this brilliant music event in Pittsburgh.
Weekdays, Mon., March 2–Fri., May 1 at 2 p.m.
Weekends, Sat., Feb. 28–Sun., April 26 at 1 p.m.
Experience the most dynamic entertainment the galaxy has to offer through lasers and music. Blast off to your favorite interstellar tunes as we fly through space at the speed of light! Fun for all ages.
Run time: 35 minutes
Weekends, Sat., Feb. 28–Sun., April 26 at 3 p.m.
Don’t stop believing, hold on to the feeling of this unique laser experience in Buhl Planetarium! With worldwide album sales of close to 90 million records, Journey is one of the biggest rock bands ever. Featuring dazzling guitar solos and melodies you can’t help but sing along with, “Laser Journey” brings this timeless music to life in brilliant laser light. Whether you first fell in love with Journey’s songs while roller skating in the ’80s, watching American Idol or Glee, “Laser Journey” is fun for audiences of all ages.
Run time: 35 minutes
Sat., Sept. 20–Sun., Sept. 21
“Mamma Mia,” here we go again with a NEW laser show. You are the “Dancing Queen” in this high-energy, vibrant laser show set to the iconic music of the Swedish supergroup ABBA. Experience timeless hits like “Take a Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” and “SOS” in a kaleidoscope of color and light. Get ready to sing along and groove to the infectious beats during this mesmerizing reimagining of ABBA’s catchy classics.
Wed., Oct. 1–Fri., Oct. 31
Beware, viewers, you’re in for a ghoulish good time with the whole family! Get into the Halloween spirit with “The Addams Family,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Beetlejuice”. Do the Monster Mash and the Time Warp and enjoy eerie classics such as “Thriller” and “Superstition” under the lasers. Purchase tickets now… for no mere mortal can resist the spookiness of Laser Family Halloween!
Daily, Now–Wed., Dec. 31 at 1 and 3 p.m.
Closed Thurs., Dec. 25
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with a festive laser celebration that’s perfect for the whole family. This show features traditional and contemporary versions of beloved holiday tunes. Sing along while vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads! Be lifted away from the hustle and bustle and share this one-of-a-kind experience with loved ones.
Run time: 35 minutes
