About National Planetarium
The National Planetarium (Planetarium Negara) is a space science centre located atop a hill in the Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana) in Kuala Lumpur. Established under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, it opened in 1994. The complex features a distinctive blue-domed building with exhibition galleries, a space theatre, and an observatory, dedicated to astronomy and space science education for the public.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a blue-domed planetarium building set within the green surroundings of Perdana Botanical Gardens. Inside are permanent exhibition galleries on astronomy, space exploration and related technology, a space theatre offering dome shows, and an observatory with a telescope. The site includes outdoor displays including a replica ancient observatory and landscaped grounds with views over the Lake Gardens area.
Key highlights
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Distinctive blue-domed architecture atop hill in Lake Gardens
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Space theatre with immersive astronomy shows
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Permanent exhibition galleries on space science and astronomy
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Observatory equipped with 14-inch telescope
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Replica of ancient observatory in the grounds
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Location within Perdana Botanical Gardens precinct
History of National Planetarium
The National Planetarium was conceived in 1989 under the Prime Minister's Department and construction began in 1990. The complex, costing RM 33 million, was officially opened in 1994 and later placed under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. It was established to promote space science and astronomy education in Malaysia and houses exhibits related to the national space programme.
Culture & Context
The planetarium serves as Malaysia's principal centre for public education in astronomy and space science, hosting school programmes, exhibitions and space-themed events that promote scientific literacy and interest in astronomy among visitors.
Route
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