Museum Address
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium,
Sri T. Chowdiah Road, High Grounds, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar - 560001
Sri T. Chowdiah Road, High Grounds, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar - 560001
City
State
Karnataka
Pin Code
560001
Email
info@taralaya.org
Phone Number
Museum website
http://www.taralaya.org
When was the museum established?
1989
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium was established by the Bangalore City Corporation. It is currently administered by the Bangalore Association for Science Education (BASE) and is devoted to popularising science as well as non-formal science education.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has everything from a sky-theatre, a monthly space movies programme, exhibition halls with interactive displays, a science park, a travelling space exhibition for schools, planetarium clubs, special lectures, and workshops for children.
Photography
Yes
Videography
No
Cafeteria
Yes
Museum shop
Yes
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
Yes
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
Yes
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Who manages the museum?
Others
Others:
Bangalore Association for Science Education
Person-in-charge of the museum
Director
First Name
B S
Last Name
Shaylaja
Additional information ( if any)
Show timings -
Exploring The Universe
Kannada: 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
English: 12:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Mirror dome shows titled 'Natural Selection' and 'Dawn of the Space Age' are available for public only on request.
Exploring The Universe
Kannada: 11:30 am & 3:30 pm
English: 12:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Mirror dome shows titled 'Natural Selection' and 'Dawn of the Space Age' are available for public only on request.
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
12.984865, 77.5895718
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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Gallery Images
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Lifelike model of an Indian rocket
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Interactive models for children to play and learn
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Model of the earth
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Exhibit showing the size of Sun in comparison to that of planets
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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium's projection hall
Entry Fee
Applicable
Entry fee information
Adults - ₹50
Children - ₹30
Children - ₹30
Getting there
Nearest public transport :
1. Bus- Government Museum bus stand 2. Cubbon Park Metro station
1. Bus- Government Museum bus stand 2. Cubbon Park Metro station
Opening Days
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Opening Time
10:00 a.m.
Closing Time
05:00 p.m.