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Experience the Cosmic Skydome, a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome, at the Planetarium in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Enjoy shows, tours, events and more at this venue for astronomy lovers.
Explore the secrets of the universe at the Planetarium, located within the Mt Coot-tha leisure and adventure precinct. Enjoy shows, artefacts, displays and more at this family-friendly attraction.
Explore the universe with entertaining and informative shows for adults and children at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Find out the show schedule, filter your search and book online for the Planetarium events.
- Attractions at The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
- The Foyer
- Display Zone
- The Gallery
- Mini Theatre
- Cosmic Skydome
- Shows at The Planetarium
- Galaxy Gift Shop
- Observatory
- Planetarium Visit and Show — Our Review
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium has many exciting attractions for visitors including: 1. Display Zone 2. Mini Theatre 3. Cosmic Skydome 4. Galaxy Gift Shop 5. Observatory 6. Sundial Courtyard
As you enter the Foyer, you’re first greeted by what appears to be a life-sized astronaut, but what is in fact a famous replica of Neil Armstrong’s Apollo spacesuit. There are also other interesting items on display in this area, from fragments of asteroids to models of spacecraft, all presented within most children’s viewing level.
There are many informative displays at the Planetarium relating to stars, planets and space exploration. You can see a full-size reproduction of Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit, models of spacecraft and fragments of asteroids. You can learn about the scale of the solar system and the vastness of the universe, as well as the space programs of many nation...
The Gallery wraps around the perimeter of the Cosmic Skydome and features several displays, leading you past the Earth and our solar system, to the Milky Way and beyond. There are also interactive touchscreen displays to grab the attention of Brisbane Kids, allowing them to look at planets and moons from any desired angle. This zone also features p...
The Mini Theatre is also open free to the general public and works on a walk-in walk-out system, where short feature shows are presented continuously. This is great for younger children who may not be able to sit still for too long, and provides a wonderful educational experience for the more die-hard mini astronomer. These feature shows cover a va...
The Brisbane Planetarium centres around the Cosmic Skydome, which is one of the most exciting features of the planetarium. Renovated along with the other display areas in 2013, the Cosmic Skydome is a circular theatre where the audience lie back on reclined theatre seats to watch shows that are projected by a state-of-the-art optical star projector...
There are so many child friendly shows on offer at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium there’s bound to be something to suit all kids! Several of the Planetarium’s shows are suited to children, while others are great for more advanced astronomers. Most shows are under an hour and are followed by a Night Sky Tour in which Brisbane’s night sky is pro...
The Galaxy Gift Shop is a one-stop destination when looking for a gift for your budding astronomer. The shop sells a wide range of astronomy and general science items, including star charts, books, project kits and models.
The Observatory at the Brisbane Planetarium contains telescopes that are used by the resident astronomers for research and demonstration purposes. On selected Saturday evenings (subject to weather conditions), the Planetarium hosts demonstrations where the general public can find out more about the universe in which we live. The Observatory is unfo...
We recently headed to the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium to check out what was on offer and to watch a show. The displays in the Display Zone immediately captured the interest of the kids, peering into the display cabinets and asking lots of questions about the artefacts. The Gallery led us on an exploration through space, and even the adults were...
- Brooke Powell
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is open 7 days during Qld school holidays: Mon-Sun: 9-4; during school term we are open Tues-Sun: 9-4. The Planetarium presents a wide range of entertaining public astronomy shows for all ages, as well as school programs.
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Explore the cosmos at the Planetarium, located within the Mt Coot-Tha leisure and adventure precinct. Enjoy shows, exhibits and artefacts on astronomy, space and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located on the grounds of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Planetarium was officially opened on 24 May 1978.
