Birla Planetarium Kolkata

For those who have always loved star gazing ever since their childhood with an urge to explore the fascinating realms of outer space , or aspire to be a rocket scientist, the M.P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata is just the place for you to venture, as it extends your celestial fantasies beyond your horizon.

Birla Planetarium, Kolkata is located towards the end of the Jawaharlal Nehru Road (formerly Chowringhee) and is in itself an enigmatic structure with its milky white façade and dome shaped roof. A popular Kolkata tourist landmark, the strategic location of this majestic Planetarium, within walking distance from Victoria Memorial, St.Paul's Cathedral and Maidan, makes it a popular tourist destination.

Birla Planetarium, Kolkata has been projecting the fascinating celestial world of astronomy and space science to the discerning public ever since its inception, back in the year 1963. The planetarium is equipped with various state-of-the-art gadgets like the Celestron C-14 Telescope, Solar Filters, the Cal Zeiss Universal Planetarium projector and wide range of special effects projectors, which unravel the mysteries of the outer space in its dome shaped miniature sky every day.
When in Kolkata, do not miss this truly awesome celestial display.

Some fast facts about M.P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata

  -  Location of the Planetarium: Intersection of Chowringhee and Theatre Road
  -  Visiting hours of the Planetarium: 1230hrs - 1830hrs
  -  Preferred Timings: It is best to visit the museum in the evening; between 1500hrs - 1700hrs
  -  Admission charge: Rs.15/-
  -  Photography / Video charges: Strictly prohibited

How to get to M.P. Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
How to Reach: Birla Planetarium, Kolkata is easily accessible by various modes of public transportation available in Kolkata. You can take local buses, mini buses or metered taxis, which are readily available from various parts of the city to take you to the planetarium.
Another convenient way to reach the planetarium is by availing the very efficient underground metro railway.

  -  Nearest Railway Station: Howrah
  -  Nearest Metro Station: Maidan
  -  Nearest Functional Metro Station: Maidan
  -  Nearest International Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.