What to expect
Highlights
- Dome sky-theatre astronomy shows at scheduled times.
- The Science Park of hands-on outdoor exhibits.
- Public star-gazing and astronomy-education sessions.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium at the High Grounds, opened in 1989 and run by the Bangalore Association for Science Education, is one of the city’s best-loved science attractions. Its domed sky-theatre projects astronomy shows in several languages through daily sessions.
Practical guide
Plan Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Typemuseum
Nearest baseCentral Bengaluru
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours including a show
EntryApprox. Rs 90 for a show (Indian); Science Park extra
Nearest town/baseCentral Bengaluru
DistrictBengaluru Urban
Place typemuseum
Time needed1 to 2 hours including a show.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium at the High Grounds, opened in 1989 and run by the Bangalore Association for Science Education, is one of the city’s best-loved science attractions. Its domed sky-theatre projects astronomy shows in several languages through daily sessions.
The campus also has a Science Park of interactive outdoor exhibits, a science gallery and a public-telescope and astronomy-education programme, making it a popular family and school outing near the centre.
Visiting
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium — at a glance
TimingsShows through the day; closed Mondays and second Tuesdays
Best timeOctober to February; time a scheduled show
Entry: Approx. Rs 90 for a show (Indian); Science Park extra
Getting here
How to reach Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
High Grounds off Raj Bhavan Road, near Sadashivanagar
Sky-theatre show times are fixed — check the schedule and arrive early.
Getting there
How to visit
- At the High Grounds off Raj Bhavan Road, near Sadashivanagar; autos, buses and a short ride from the centre reach it.
- Show timings are fixed through the day — check the schedule and arrive early to get seats.
Distance by road
- Mysuru145 km
- Chennai350 km
- Hyderabad570 km
- Mangaluru350 km
- Coimbatore365 km
Road km to Bengaluru Urban; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; time your visit to a scheduled show.
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Visitor notes
- Entry and separate show tickets apply; closed on Mondays and second Tuesdays — confirm show times before visiting.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium?
October to February; time your visit to a scheduled show.
What are the entry fee and timings at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium?
Entry: Approx. Rs 90 for a show (Indian); Science Park extra. Timings: Shows through the day; closed Mondays and second Tuesdays. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium?
At the High Grounds off Raj Bhavan Road, near Sadashivanagar; autos, buses and a short ride from the centre reach it. Show timings are fixed through the day — check the schedule and arrive early to get seats.
How much time do I need for Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium?
1 to 2 hours including a show.
What else is near Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium?
Nearby you can pair National Gallery of Modern Art (580 m), Vidhana Soudha (600 m), Cubbon Park (1.0 km), Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (1.1 km).
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- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium:Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0