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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Brisbane Planetarium building The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. It features the:

What's on

Secret of the Dragon (children's show)

A magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon ride to explore the mysteries of the universe.
View details and session times for Secret of the Dragon.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (children's show)

Embark on an adventure with two children who spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship's navigator, an astronomy book.
View details and session times for Secret of the Cardboard Rocket.

Astronaut

Actor Ewan MacGregor narrates Astronaut, a stunning new show about the hazards and training faced by astronauts.
View details and session times for Astronaut.

Passport to the Universe

Tom Hanks narrates this thrilling journey out into the solar system, through the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe.
View details and session times for Passport to the Universe.

The Search for Life: Are We Alone?

This show, narrated by Harrison Ford, features full-dome animation and explores the possibilities of life in outer space.
View details and session times for the Search for Life.

Saturday Night "Live"

Brisbane Planetarium astronomers take the audience on an exciting “live” fulldome spaceflight. Chart a course through the wonders of the solar system, past the most distant space probes, beyond the stars that form the familiar constellations, and on to the outskirts of the Milky Way galaxy.
View details and session times for Saturday Night Live.

Opening hours

Day	Time
Tuesday to Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 8.15pm (entrance doors close at 7.30pm)
Sunday	11am - 4pm

The Planetarium is closed on public holidays.

Booking office telephone hours

Phone the booking office on 07 3403 2578 during the hours listed below.

Day	Time
Tuesday to Friday	9.30am - 4.15pm
Saturday	10.30am - 6.30pm
Sunday	10.30am - 4pm

Getting there

The Planetarium is located within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens - Mt Coot-tha. It is a 15 minute drive from the city centre. The main car park and entrance is off Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Free on-site parking, including disabled and bus parking, is available.

You can catch a bus to the Planetarium. From the city, take bus 471, or the Great City Circle bus (598 or 599) from various suburbs. For public transport information visit TransLink Link leaves Council's website .