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.
The Planetarium is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, governor of the colony of New South Wales and well known Scottish astronomer who established the first significant observatory at Parramatta, Australia, in 1822 for mapping the southern skies. The Planetarium is located about 5 kilometres from the Central Business District, and is administered by the Brisbane City Council.
Tue - Fri: 10 am - 4 pm
Sat: 11 am - 8:15 pm
Sun: 11 am - 4 pm
Closed on: Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Easter weekend, Anzac Day and Ekka Day
Booking in advance is strongly advised.
Entry to the Planetarium is free of charge.
Tickets for Shows in the Cosmic Skydome are charged as following:
Adult: $15.80
Children (3-14 years): $9.60
Concession: $13
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Thomas_Brisbane_Planetarium
Official Website https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/sir-thomas-brisbane-planetarium
Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/BrisbanePlanetarium
Phone +61 7 3403 2578
Address Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
Coordinates -27°28'32.502" N 152°58'37.011" E
