Planetarium of Bogotá, Science museum and planetarium in Centro Internacional, Colombia.
The Planetarium of Bogotá features a 376-seat dome theater that projects astronomical shows and celestial bodies through advanced digital technology.
The planetarium opened its doors on December 22, 1969, under the initiative of Mayor Virgilio Barco Vargas to promote scientific education in Colombia.
The facility includes the Space Museum, an astronomy library, exhibition halls, and multiple spaces dedicated to scientific and astronomical knowledge dissemination.
Located at Calle 26B No.5-93, the planetarium welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00, offering guided tours and educational programs.
The building's rooftop terrace provides telescope observation sessions and views over Independence Park in the heart of Bogotá.
Location: Bogotá
Inception: December 22, 1967
Founders: Virgilio Barco Vargas
Official opening: December 22, 1969
Operator: Instituto Distrital de las Artes
Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Website: http://planetariodebogota.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.61222,-74.06889
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:06
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