PIA Planetarium, Lahore, Planetarium near Chauburji, Lahore, Pakistan.
The PIA Planetarium features a modern dome structure with specialized equipment for displaying astronomical presentations and celestial phenomena to visitors.
Pakistan International Airlines constructed this educational facility during the 1980s to promote astronomy education following the success of their Karachi planetarium.
The facility transformed into an artistic venue where creators presented multimedia installations connecting astronomical sciences with contemporary expressions of Pakistani culture.
The planetarium stands at coordinates 31°33′28″N and 74°18′20″E, with a retired Boeing 720-047B aircraft displayed in the adjacent park.
This astronomical center combines scientific education with artistic projects, featuring a ten-channel multimedia installation that connects traditional astronomy with modern Lahore.
Location: GROUNDLahore
Address: PIA PLANETARIUM, Lake Road, CHAUBURJI UNIVERSITY, GROUNDLahore, 54000, Pakistan
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 15:00-21:00
Website: http://historyofpia.com
GPS coordinates: 31.55778,74.30556
Latest update: March 20, 2025 17:36
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