About Bangkok Planetarium
Bangkok Planetarium is the domed astronomy theatre of the Science Centre for Education on Sukhumvit Road in Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Opened in 1964, it is the oldest planetarium in Thailand. It features a 20-meter dome with a star projector, astronomy shows, and adjacent science exhibition buildings covering astronomy, space, science and natural history for education and public visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large domed theatre presenting scheduled astronomy shows with star projections, plus several exhibition buildings surrounding the dome with displays on astronomy, space technology, science, and natural history. The complex is set on Sukhumvit Road with indoor air-conditioned halls, educational dioramas, models and interactive exhibits. Shows are viewed seated inside the darkened dome.
Key highlights
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20-meter diameter planetarium dome with optical star projector
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Scheduled astronomy and space shows inside the dome theatre
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Science Centre for Education exhibition buildings with astronomy and science displays
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Thailand's oldest planetarium, operating since 1964
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Educational exhibits on space technology, natural history and science
History of Bangkok Planetarium
Opened on 18 August 1964 by the Ministry of Education, Bangkok Planetarium is the first and oldest planetarium in Thailand. It was established as part of the Science Centre for Education to promote astronomy and science education for students and the general public.
Culture & Context
Functions as Thailand's principal public centre for astronomy education, hosting school visits, public star shows and science exhibitions that support national science learning and popular interest in astronomy.
Route
| By air | Accessible from Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport via expressway and BTS/MRT connections |
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