Nehru Planetarium (Worli) Mumbai

Cultural
Nehru Planetarium (Worli)

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)

Worli
Line 3
70 m
1.5 km
1.8 km
2.7 km
3.8 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
4.0 km
Dadar
Line 3
4.1 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Nehru Planetarium (Worli)

Western Line
1.8 km
Central Line
2.4 km
Dadar
Fast
Western Line
Central Line
2.7 km
Central Line
2.8 km
Western Line
2.9 km

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

Quick Information

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

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Interesting Facts

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

Travel Tips

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