Nehru Planetarium (Worli) Mumbai

About
Mumbai's premier planetarium housed within the Nehru Centre complex, featuring immersive dome shows that take visitors on journeys through the cosmos. Popular with students, families, and astronomy enthusiasts.
Basic Information
Timings
Shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM; Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
Rs 80 (adults), Rs 40 (children under 12)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Cultural
How to Reach
Take Western Railway to Mahalaxmi station, then auto-rickshaw to Nehru Centre on Dr. Annie Besant Road. BEST bus routes 83, 63, 124 stop at Worli Naka.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Worli (70 m away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Prabhadevi (1.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Nehru Planetarium (Worli)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Nehru Planetarium (Worli)
History
Opened as part of the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Centre in the 1970s, the planetarium has been inspiring wonder about the universe for decades. Regular upgrades to its projection systems keep the shows modern and engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Shows at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM; Closed Mondays
Entry Fee
Rs 80 (adults), Rs 40 (children under 12)
Type
Cultural
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
The planetarium dome can project over 9000 stars, replicating the night sky with remarkable accuracy
Special shows are held during astronomical events like eclipses, meteor showers, and planet alignments
The planetarium hosts a popular annual sky-watching event on World Space Week
Book tickets early for weekend shows as they sell out fast
Shows are available in English, Hindi, and Marathi - check the schedule
Arrive 15 minutes before show time as latecomers are not admitted once the show starts
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