Planetarium Experience

The planetarium is a remarkable place that immerses visitors in the wonders of the universe, showcasing stunning projections of celestial bodies and intricate cosmic phenomena that captivate the imagination. It serves not only as an educational resource but also as a hub for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts who seek to deepen their understanding of the night sky. The planetarium offers engaging programs that include live presentations and planetarium documentaries, making the exploration of space accessible and exciting for people of all ages. A planetarium session is approximately an hour long.

Which planetarium experience are you looking for?
– The Nairobi Planetarium scheduled shows
– A private planetarium session for school visits or parties
– The mobile planetarium sessions

Click here to book for the Nairobi Planetarium shows.

The Nairobi Planetarium

Schedule

We have the following weekly shows at the Nairobi Planetarium

DAY	TIME	SHOW TITLE
Thursday	5-6pm	Satelix
Thursday	7-8pm	Space Opera
Friday	5-6pm	Sun, Our Living Star
Friday	7-8pm	Supermassive Black Holes
Saturday	5-6pm	Worlds of Curiosity
Saturday	7-8pm	From Earth to the Universe

Show summary

A planetarium show includes a 30-minute live presentation and one of the following full-dome documentaries:

– Satelix
Artificial satellites silently operate in the background, keeping our world connected. Discover the technological wonders that support us every day from space.

– Space Opera
An artistic, philosophic, scientific and cinematic experience all at the same time. The journey through the Solar System is designed and harmonised entirely with Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Op. 32.

– The Sun, Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for approximately 4.5 billion years. Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface.

– Supermassive Black Holes: Unveiling the Invisible
What do we know about Black Holes…

– Worlds of Curiosity
Join Mateo, a young boy, and Dr Alicia Woods as they explore how our lives would be on different planets, discuss other hypothetical worlds that could exist, and marvel at the even stranger places that astronomers have discovered beyond our solar system.

– From Earth to the Universe
A stunning voyage through space and time. Revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System, our scorching Sun, to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to other galaxies.

Location

The Nairobi Planetarium is located at 105 Riverside Lane, off Riverside Drive.

Prices

You can book one of the scheduled planetarium shows at a cost of:

~~1200 KES~~ per adult
~~600 KES~~ per child
Free for under 3 years

1080 KES per adult
540 KES per child
Free for under 3 years

Private Planetarium Session

Private planetarium shows can be done outside of the scheduled show times. These are either for school visits, individuals who want their own shows or those who wish to hold sessions for a party. If you have specific topics you’d like to discuss, please let us know so we can tailor the show to your needs.
What are you waiting for? Book for a private session. [contact: 0113719096/ info@travellingtelescope.co.uk]

Mobile Planetarium Sessions

Do you want us to bring the planetarium experience to you? Have no fear, the mobile planetarium has you covered. The mobile planetarium features an inflatable dome measuring either 8 metres in diameter or a smaller one of 6 metres in diameter. To a school or to a home, we can bring the planetarium experience to you.
Contact us to book the planetarium experience. [contact: 0113719096/ info@travellingtelescope.co.uk]