Moscow Planetarium, Planetarium in Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia
The Moscow Planetarium is a building with a large parabolic concrete dome that takes visitors under an artificial starry sky. Inside, it contains multiple exhibition halls, a museum, and different performance spaces spread across several floors.
The building opened in 1929 as an educational center for astronomy in Moscow. It underwent major renovation work between 1994 and 2011, reopening with new installations and additional underground levels.
The building takes its name from Urania, the muse of astronomy, reflecting a connection between classical mythology and the study of stars. Visitors encounter displays that celebrate how humans have watched and understood the sky over time.
The facility offers programs designed for different ages, from young children to adults, with varying themes and presentation styles. It is helpful to check the current schedule and program offerings in advance, as these change regularly.
During renovation, engineers raised the entire dome structure by 6 meters to create space for underground levels beneath it. This engineering achievement transformed the facility into one of Europe's largest planetarium complexes.
Location: Presnensky District
Inception: 1929
Architects: Michael Osipovich Barshch, Mikhail Sinyavsky
Address: Садовая-Кудринская улица
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-21:00
Phone: +74952217690
Email: info@planetarium-moscow.ru
Website: http://planetarium-moscow.ru
GPS coordinates: 55.76139,37.58361
Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:02
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