Nehru Planetarium

Nehru Planetarium is a science education facility located within the Nehru Centre in Worli, Mumbai. Inaugurated on March 3, 1977, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, it aims to foster scientific temper through astronomy shows and exhibits [36](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-about-us/). The planetarium features a 22.9-meter dome with seating for approximately 500 visitors and screens multilingual sky shows [18](https://planetariums-database.org/index.php?menu=sheet_planetarium&filtre=508). It serves as a prominent center for astronomy education and public outreach in Mumbai [44](https://www.deccanherald.com/india/iconic-nehru-planetarium-in-mumbai-marks-golden-jubilee-3918259).

Visitors can attend immersive sky shows presented in Hindi, Marathi, and English inside a domed theater [8](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-shows/). The experience includes viewing astronomical presentations such as 'The Moon Mission – India’s Journey to the Moon' and exploring associated science exhibits [8](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-shows/). Admission requires arriving at least 15 minutes before the scheduled show start time [8](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-shows/). The interior temperature is maintained below 20 degrees Celsius [30](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-about-us/). A lift is available for wheelchair users and elderly visitors [30](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-about-us/).

Inaugurated on March 3, 1977, by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the planetarium was established to promote scientific temper through edutainment [36](https://www.nehrucentremumbai.in/planetarium-about-us/). It is named after India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and has completed 50 years of operation as of 2026 [38](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVabMoSCK6q/?hl=en). The facility was constructed at a cost of Rs. 1 crore according to historical records [39](https://www.instagram.com/p/DVa-BpGjAPc/?hl=en).