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The Nairobi Planetarium

Welcome to The Nairobi Planetarium (TNP) situated at 105 Riverside Lane, off Riverside Drive. The planetarium is a very inspiring and enjoyable immersive environment for you to get entertained as you learn about the celestial realm. Enjoy the views and feel like you are actually travelling through space and landing on the Moon or navigating through the different planets and stars. Our fixed bamboo planetarium is in the heart of Nairobi and is a great way to be immersed in space from the city.

Shows

The Planetarium shows are approximately 1hr that include live presentations (astronomy talks) and the following 30min documentaries:
– Unveiling the Invisible Universe
– Cosmic Mashups
– Rising Star, A South Africa Astronomy Journey
– From Earth to the Universe
– Cosmix
– Two Small Pieces of Glass

Soon to be added:
– Phantom of the Universe
– Forward to the Moon
– Out There, The Quest for Extra Solar Worlds
– The Sun, Our Living Star

Schedule

Thursday Shows

Two Small Pieces of Glass (5-6pm)
From Earth to the Universe (7-8pm)

Friday Shows

Cosmic Mashups (5-6pm)
Unveiling the Invisible Universe (7-8pm)

Saturday Shows

Cosmix (5-6pm)
Rising Star, A South Africa Astronomy Journey (7-8pm)

Note: Saturdays of the Star Safari will not have planetarium shows
The following dates will not have planetarium shows:
February- 29th
March – 16th

Prices

You can book one of the scheduled planetarium shows at a cost of:
1000KES per adult
500KES per child
Free for kids 0-2yrs

We also offer private bookings at 25,000KES for a maximum of 35 people.

Booking

Advanced booking
Contact: 0113 719096 for the booking information
Till no. 5324773

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Mobile Planetarium

We can visit your school or birthday party with our mobile planetarium and offer planetarium shows for your guests/students. Our 8-meter dome can comfortably fit 50 school kids. Please get in touch with us if you would like us to visit your school, party, or event with our mobile planetarium.