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Great Valley Museum and Planetarium, Modesto

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About Great Valley Museum and Planetarium

Great Valley Museum and Planetarium occupies the first floor of the Science Community Center at Modesto Junior College's West Campus. Visitors explore exhibits focused on the habitats of Central California, including displays on local wildlife and ecosystems, and can attend planetarium shows, which are recommended for children five and older. The museum opens Wednesday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm, with additional Friday evening hours for Science Night at the Museum events. The facility offers guided tours and serves school groups through its outreach programs. Museum admission is priced online through the venue's website, with separate planetarium tickets also available. Yosemite Community College District staff and students receive free museum admission, a savings verified at mjc.edu.

Tickets, prices & hours

General: $8
Youth (under 18), Seniors (55+), Military: $5
YCCD Staff/Students: Free
GVNARMRM Members: Free

Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Prices quoted from mjc.edu · read on September 15, 2026. Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

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YCCD Staff and Students - Free Museum Admission

Free museum admission for Yosemite Community College District staff and students

Free $8

“YCCD Staff/Students: Free / $3”

Quoted from mjc.edu · checked on September 15, 2026

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