Dow Planetarium, Planetarium in Olympic District, Montreal, Canada.
The Montreal Planetarium features two dome theaters named Chaos and Milky Way, offering immersive experiences through advanced projection technology in 360-degree environments.
The facility moved from its original location as Dow Planetarium, which operated from 1966 to 2011, to the current Space for Life complex in 2013.
The planetarium presents shows in both French and English, reflecting Montreal's bilingual character while providing scientific education about space and celestial phenomena.
Located at 4801 Pierre-de Coubertin Avenue, the planetarium provides paid parking facilities and remains accessible via Viau metro station.
The facility holds LEED Platinum certification for its aluminum and concrete structure, demonstrating advanced environmental design principles in scientific architecture.
Location: Montreal
Official opening: April 1, 1966
Address: 1000, rue Saint-Jacques
GPS coordinates: 45.49613,-73.56396
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:28
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