Buenos Aires Planetarium, Palermo
A trip to the Buenos Aires Planetarium, officially known as Planetario Galileo Galilei, provides a peek at the southern sky. Observe the night sky. Study the sun. Partake in children’s program and learn about comets and shooting stars.
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Getting There
The Buenos Aires Planetarium is located on the corner of Avenida Sarmiento and Avenida Belisario Roldán in the barrio of Palermo. Several city buses called colectivos stop nearby. At last check, 12, 15, 29, 36, 37, 39, 41, 55, 57, 59, 60, 64, 67, 68, 93, 95, 102, 108, 111, 118, 124, 128, 130, 152, 160, 161, and 188 stopped near the planetarium.
Hours & Times
The planetarium does not have regular visitor hours but is open to the public for scheduled events only. Telescope observing sessions are held each Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 20:30. Sun sessions are offered 16:00 - 18:00 on Sunday. Click “Espectaculos” for special events and “Chicos” for children's programs.
Admission & Fees
Observation sessions are free of charge. Admission may be charged for special events. The cost of each event is included in the description. Click “Espectaculos” and “Chicos” for more.
Contact Details
Telephone +54 (11) 4771 6629 or 4771 9393. Email planetario@buenosaires.gov.ar.
Things to Keep in Mind
Observation sessions are weather dependent. All programs and events are in Spanish.
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