Indira Gandhi Planetarium

Indira Gandhi Planetarium is a prominent science and astronomy centre located in Surajkund Park on Rana Pratap Marg in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Housed in a distinctive Saturn-shaped building, it was established in 1988 and is managed by the Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh. It is notable for its immersive sky-theatre shows on astronomy and space science, educational exhibits, and its central location in the city.

Visitors can expect a Saturn-shaped modern building with a domed sky-theatre inside Surajkund Park. Inside, there is a central projection hall offering scheduled astronomy shows with commentary on stars, planets and the solar system, along with science exhibits and models related to space. The surroundings include a park area and pathways. Visitors explore the show hall, exhibition area and exterior grounds, with shows typically running for 30-40 minutes in Hindi and English.

The planetarium was constructed in 1988 and inaugurated in 1989. It was named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and established by the Council of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh to promote science popularization and astronomy education in the state.

The planetarium serves as a major centre for science education and public outreach in Lucknow, hosting astronomy shows and educational programmes for students and visitors to foster interest in space science.