Planetario Municipal Agrimensor Germán Barbato, Astronomical science center in Montevideo, Uruguay
The planetarium contains a large dome theater with 157 seats where visitors watch astronomical presentations through advanced projection technology.
The facility opened on February 11, 1955, marking the establishment of the first planetarium in Latin America and the southern hemisphere.
The planetarium serves the local community through educational programs, scientific conferences, and astronomical observation sessions throughout the year.
Visitors can attend shows from Tuesday to Friday between 14:00 and 19:00, and on weekends from 14:30 to 18:30 with no entrance fee.
The facility maintained its original Spitz Model B projector in operation from 1955 until 2017, making it the longest-serving instrument of its type.
Location: Montevideo
Inception: February 11, 1955
Official opening: February 11, 1955
GPS coordinates: -34.90186,-56.14455
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
Pittamiglio Castle
2.2 km
World Trade Center Montevideo
810 m
Edificio de la Facultad de Arquitectura
2 km
Velódromo Municipal de Montevideo
1.1 km
Obelisk of Montevideo
1.9 km
Italian Hospital of Montevideo
1.9 km
Zoológico de Montevideo
126 m
Edificio Panamericano
1.2 km
Parque Luis Méndez Piana
974 m
Parque Palermo
935 m
Pocitos Beach
1.5 km
Museo Zoológico Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga
1.9 km
Football Museum
1.1 km
Democracy Square, Montevideo
2 km
Monumento a José Pedro Varela, Montevideo
1.8 km
Museo del Fútbol Uruguayo
1.1 km
Naval Museum of Montevideo
1.3 km
Palacio Pietracaprina
1.8 km
Memorial de los estudiantes
1.8 km
Positano Building
1.7 km
Champs Elysées Building
1.8 km
Casa Piria de Bretón
1.8 km
Casa Defey
1.7 km
Casa Barreira
1.8 km
Casa Cravotto
2.2 km
Centro de detención del Hospital Militar
2.1 km
Centro de detención del Batallón de Infantería No. 1
1.4 km
Monument to Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga
2.2 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes