The city planetarium beside the Parque de la Independencia and the Santamaría bullring, opened in 1969 and refitted with a full-dome digital projection system. Alongside the dome shows it runs an astronomy museum, a public observatory programme and evening telescope sessions on clear nights.
The Planetario de Bogotá is the city planetarium, at Calle 26B No. 5-93 in the Santa Fe area, beside the Parque de la Independencia and the Santamaría bullring. It opened in 1969 and has since been refitted with a full-dome digital projection system. The building is a distinctive modernist structure, and it remains one of the most recognisable science venues in central Bogotá, Colombia.
Alongside the dome shows, the planetarium runs an astronomy museum with displays on the solar system, space exploration and the history of astronomy, as well as a public observatory programme. On clear evenings, telescope sessions allow visitors to see the Moon, planets and other objects. The dome screenings cover topics from the structure of the universe to the sky as seen from the Andes, and sessions run hourly through the opening period. Most presentations are in Spanish.
A typical visit lasts around 1.5 hours, covering one dome session and time in the museum. The planetarium is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and closed on Mondays. Ticket prices range from roughly COP 11,000 to COP 18,000 depending on the session, with reduced child rates and free entry for visitors over 60 on selected sessions. Ticketing details and the session timetable are available on the planetarium's official site.
Weekday afternoons are the calmest, while weekend dome sessions frequently sell out, so arriving early or buying ahead is sensible. School groups are common on weekday mornings. The planetarium is a five-minute walk from the Museo Nacional and the Centro Memoria TransMilenio station, and it pairs well with the Museo de Arte Moderno and the Parque de la Independencia. Visitors should check whether flash or filming is prohibited inside the dome.
| Admission | Adult Approximately COP 11,000-18,000 depending on the session (~$3.46-5.66) · Child Reduced child rate; free for visitors over 60 on selected sessions |
|---|---|
| Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM; closed Mondays; dome sessions run hourly |
| Typical visit | 1.5 hours |
| Best time | Weekday afternoons; weekend dome sessions sell out |
| Getting there | TransMilenio to Museo Nacional or Centro Memoria station, five minutes on foot |
| Address | Calle 26B No. 5-93, Bogotá D.C., Colombia |
Location
Calle 26B No. 5-93, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
4.6113, -74.0701 View on map
Highlights
- Full-dome digital projection shows
- An astronomy museum with exhibits on the solar system and space exploration
- Evening telescope sessions on clear nights
- A location beside Parque de la Independencia
Tips for visiting
- Weekend dome sessions sell out, so arrive early or buy tickets ahead.
- Weekday afternoons are the calmest.
- The planetarium is closed on Mondays.
- Check the timetable for the session language and start times.
- Combine with the Museo Nacional, five minutes away on foot.
When to visit
Weekday afternoons for smaller crowds; weekend dome sessions often sell out.
Accessibility
The building includes ramps and lifts serving the main areas. Visitors who use wheelchairs should confirm dome seating arrangements with the planetarium.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit take?
About 1.5 hours, including one dome session and the museum.
Is it worth it for kids?
Yes, the dome shows and space exhibits are popular with children, and reduced child rates apply.
Is photography allowed?
Photography in the museum is generally allowed, but flash and filming in the dome are not.
How much does it cost?
Tickets run from roughly COP 11,000 to COP 18,000 depending on the session.