BM Birla Planetarium, Jaipur

Sindhi Camp

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- BM Birla Auditorium is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM., Show Tickets:- Entry fee for planetarium show is Rs 40 and additional fee is Rs 20. | Entry Fee – ₹80/- per show

Opening Time & Days

BM Birla Planetarium opening and closing timing is 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM (multiple daily sky shows)

Open Days

BM Birla Planetarium is open every day for visitors

Best Time to Visit

May, June, July, August

Place Visit With

Family Kids Parents

1.1 km away

Gandhi Nagar Mode Metro Station

1.5 km away

Sindhi Camp Metro Station

1.6 km away

Ajmeri Gate Metro Station

1.6 km away

Chandpole Metro Station

1.9 km away

Chhoti Chaupar Metro Station

2.0 km away

How to Reach BM Birla Planetarium

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from BM Birla Planetarium.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Jaipur International Airport

9.0 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Jaipur Junction Railway Station

1.5 km away

About BM Birla Planetarium

The BM Birla Planetarium in Jaipur, located in the center of the city, was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 July 1963, a year before it began functioning on 29 September 1962 as an institution for promoting scientific education and research. The planetarium is part of the BM Birla Center for Science and Technology, which is affiliated with the BM Birla Foundation. Jaipur Planetarium was the second planetarium of India which belonged to the Commonwealth countries. The planetarium frequently organizes educational programs and workshops for students and schools. These programs aim to generate interest in science and astronomy among young learners.

Architecture of BM Birla Planetarium

The auditorium complex is spread over a very vast area of 9.8 acres of land and includes a science museum, a library, an information and broadcasting room, a computer centre, eight research divisions, a planetarium and an auditorium. The seating capacity of the Central Auditorium is approximately 1350 people at a time and this auditorium has been the venue for Times Education Boutique, Jewelers Association Show, Serra Glass India etc.

Interesting facts about BM Birla Planetarium

It also hosts several Sky shows as well as audio-visual educational programs on a daily basis.The institute conducts many projects and seminars and also trains youth about the earth, universe and planetary evolution.Planetariums provide insight into the stars and the galaxy. The way it introduces Mother Earth to the audience makes it fascinating and surprising.The astronomical observatory comes with the necessary infrastructure to use the C-14 telescope and its accessories such as solar filters, ST6 CCD camera, etc.

BM Birla Planetarium FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Sindhi Camp, Jaipur.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the BM Birla Planetarium: Timings:- BM Birla Auditorium is open on all days of the week from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM., Show Tickets:- Entry fee for planetarium show is Rs 40 and additional fee is Rs 20. | Entry Fee – ₹80/- per show BM Birla Planetarium opening and closing timing is 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM (multiple daily sky shows).

𝒜. You should visit BM Birla Planetarium during May, June, July, August months for best experience.