Planetarium Jakarta

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Planetarium Jakarta is an educational touring facility that presents simulations about astronomy and celestial objects. The existence of Planetarium Jakarta is very useful for Indonesian people, especially students, as it's really helpful in developing knowledge about earth and outer space science. The At Planetarium Jakarta you could see Planetarium Show, usually called as Star Theater. The show takes about 60 minutes time with various themes such as Solar System, Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse, Little Explorer at Solar System, Our Galaxy is Bima Sakti, Earth, the Blue Planet, Multi Star and Variable Star, From Equator to Polar, Biography of the Star, and The Formation of Solar System. Besides the Star Theater show there’s also a multimedia show that explain the theories about solar as the center of solar system and the theories about the formation of universe.

Planetarium Jakarta provides facilities to observe celestial objects through direct telescopic observation that allow you to see phenomenon of the nature like lunar eclipse, solar eclipse, comet, and others. The telescopic observation schedule is arranged based on the weather forecast. Planetarium Jakarta has an exhibition hall that consist of celestial objects, pictures about the galaxy, outer space suit, and outer space observation equipments.

Show Times

Planetarium Show (Star Theater)

Individual :

  • Tuesday to Friday : 16.30pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Holidays : 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, and 14.30
  • Holiday Friday : 10.00, 13.30, 15.00, and 16.30

Group :


  • Tuesday to Thursday : 09.30, 11.00, 13.30
  • Friday : 09.30, 13.30

Multimedia (Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse)

  • Tuesday to Thursday : 15.30 (individual) and 10.00 (group)
  • There’s no multimedia show on holidays

Tips

  • The peak season at Planetarium Jakarta are on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Majority of the visitors are students who come as group. It’s recommended to visit Planetarium Jakarta on week days or in the morning of Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
  • The only one language used in the show is Indonesian language (Bahasa Indonesia). For foreigner it’s useful to understand a bit about astronomy to be able to follow the show.
  • Planetarium Jakarta located at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) area, one of art centers in Jakarta. It’s good to visit Taman Ismail Marzuki if you are an art lover.
  • You could reach Planetarium Jakarta by personal vehicle, taxi or bajaj.