Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
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About Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium on T. Chowdaiah Road was established in 1989 by the city corporation and is run by the Bangalore Association for Science Education. Its sky theatre seats 210 under a 15-metre dome with a hybrid projection system. From June 2026 the daily shows are Celestial Fireworks, at 12:30 pm in English and 2:30 pm in Kannada, and Voyager, at 3:30 pm in Kannada and 4:30 pm in English, with extra shows at 10:30 am and 11:30 am at weekends. Tickets are ₹100 for adults and ₹60 for under-16s, and children under three are not admitted. On the first Sunday of the month it runs a free Ask an Astronomer session and a ₹75 Know Your Stars evening.
Frequently asked questions
What are the show timings at Nehru Planetarium?
From June 2026: 12:30 pm (English), 2:30 pm (Kannada), 3:30 pm (Kannada) and 4:30 pm (English), with extra shows at 10:30 am (English) and 11:30 am (Kannada) at weekends.
How much are tickets?
₹100 for adults and ₹60 for under-16s.
When is the planetarium closed?
On Mondays, on the second Tuesday of each month and on listed public holidays.
Can toddlers attend?
No. Children under three are not admitted to the shows.
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