Introduction

     The National Planetarium started as the Planetarium Division in the Prime Minister's Department in 1989. The construction of the National Planetarium complex began in 1990 and was completed in 1993. A soft launch to the public began in May 1993 and it was officially opened by the Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, on 7 February 1994. In July 1995, after one and a half year of smooth operation, the Division was transferred to the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment.

Function

     Planetarium Negara serves as an education facility for the general public. It has objective to inspire the general public about space through the consolidation of space science and local arts.  

Facilities (Attraction) :

• Ancient Observatory Park
• Binocular @Viewing Gallery
• Exhibition
• Free Parking 
• Gallery
• Merdeka Sundial
• Mini Planetarium
• Picnic Area  
• Space Ball
• Space Theater
• Theatrette (available for hire)

Hours & Admission

     Planetarium Negara open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays / Hari Raya Puasa / Hari Raya Haji. Operating hours from 9.30 a.m. until 4.15 p.m.

Links

Click here for National Planetarium website
Click here for National Planetarium brochure
Click here for National Planetarium brochure

Media

National Planetarium Merdeka Sundial Sundial Sundial Guo Shou Jing Observatory