The National Planetarium (Planetarium Negara KL) is dedicated to all things related to science and astronomy.
Open
2 Hours
Klang Valley, Malaysia
Family
The National Planetarium (Planetarium Negara KL) is dedicated to all things related to science and astronomy. It?s a fun and educational place for kids to learn about the planet and universe. Set on a hill to the east of Lake Gardens, it is topped by a blue dome easily visible from nearby roads.
It may not be as high tech as the planetariums of New York or London standards, but it still merits a visit. The main entrance is evocative of a teleport chamber which leads into a series of halls containing two planetariums that have interactive exhibits (touch-screen interactive computers and hands-on experiments) plus a Space Theatre.
If you are feeling adventurous give the Space Ball at National Planetarium a go: it is a human-sized gyroscopic device that spins volunteers around. However only try it if you have a cast-iron stomach. There is also an eerie UV-lit lift labelled the Galeri Pemandangan (Observation Gallery) that takes you up a minaret-like tower to the Viewing Gallery. You are provided with binoculars here and from this advantageous position you get the best views of the Lake Gardens and the rest of downtown.
Space Theatre
The Space Theatre shows short, wide-screen IMAX international science and space films and generic documentaries at regular intervals throughout the day: it even shows clips from famous movies like Star Wars. However, hands down, the best place in the National Planetarium is the Observatory Park with models of Chinese and Indian astronomy systems and you can see distant planets through a telescope. Being located in Lake Gardens, you could include a visit to the National Planetarium as part of my Lake Gardens walking tour. Entrance to the Exhibition Gallery is FREE.
The film show costs are:
Adult (age 13 and above): RM 12 (MyKad RM 6)
Children (ages 2-12): RM 8 (MyKad RM 4).
Opening Hours
9:30am to 4:30pm daily. Closed on Mondays
The film shows screen on the hour, every hour. Currently the schedule is as follows:
10AM Perfect Little Planet
11AM Cosmic Collisions
12PM Astronaut
1PM We are Astronomers
2PM Perfect Little Planet
3PM Cosmic Collisions
4PM Astronaut
No shows at 1pm and 2pm on Fridays (Friday Prayers).
Benefits:
-Keep exploring with or without local guide…your safety is guaranteed!
-Guided Tours to Fit Any Time or Budget - limited exclusively to travelers in your party
-Visit a place you’ve always dreamed of, or re-visit an old favourite with a local people.
-Enjoy with a driver: Culture, Adventure, Family and more!
-Enjoy new on-site destination experiences with our interactive app.
Please note that the start time of tour are shown in GMT+8; and so please remember to consider the time difference
for your own tour. Please use https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/malaysia to check the local time in your own location.
Terms And Conditions
- Children aged 0-12 must be accompanied by adult
- Non-Refundable / No Cancellation
Departure
Your own hotels/accomodations
Departure Time
Please arrive at the location 15 min before scheduled departure time.
