Nehru Planetarium (Worli) - Sky Shows Mumbai
About
A planetarium offering immersive sky shows under a dome projector that takes you on a journey through the cosmos. Educational and entertaining for all ages with shows in Hindi and English.
Basic Information
Timings
Shows at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM (Hindi); 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM (English). Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
₹60 for adults, ₹40 for children
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Educational
How to Reach
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Nehru Planetarium (Worli) - Sky Shows
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Nehru Planetarium (Worli) - Sky Shows
History
Opened in 1977 as part of the Nehru Centre complex to popularize astronomy and space science among the public. The dome theatre seats 286 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Shows at 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM (Hindi); 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM (English). Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
₹60 for adults, ₹40 for children
Type
Educational
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The dome theatre projects over 3,000 stars visible to the naked eye
Shows cover topics from Indian astronomy to black holes
One of only 5 major planetariums in India
Book tickets 30 minutes before show time
English shows at 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM
The science exhibits outside are worth exploring before the show
Nearby Attractions
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