Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Brisbane Planetarium

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

What's on

Astronaut: Actor Ewan MacGregor narrates "Astronaut" - a stunning new show about the hazards and training faced by astronauts. It features spectacular scenes inside the human body, out in space and in training facilities. Produced by the National Space Centre, UK. Approximately 40 minutes.
Enter the Astronaut Minisite.

Passport to the Universe: Narrated by Tom Hanks, this is a 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.

The Search for Life: Are We Alone? This show, narrated by Harrison Ford, features stunning full-dome animation and explores the possibilities for life elsewhere in the Solar System and beyond.
View details and session times.

Infinity Express: The show begins as you see the moon rush past and you leave our solar system and Milky Way to fly amongst distant galaxies.
This show is not currently showing, but will resume at a date to be determined.

Secret of the Dragon: 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.

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. Approximately 40 minutes.

Opening hours

The weekend of 24 to 25 May will mark the Planetarium’s 30th anniversary. There will be no Saturday night shows on 24 May, but daytime show specials will be announced closer to these dates.

Day

Time

Tuesday to Friday

2.30am - 4.15pm (pre-booked school shows prior to this time)

Saturday

11am - 8.15pm (entrance doors close at 7.30pm)

Sunday

11am - 4.15pm

The Planetarium is closed on public holidays.

Booking office telephone hours

The booking office is available on 07 3403 2578 as follows:

Day

Time

Tuesday to Friday

9.30am - 4.15pm

Saturday

10.30am - 6.30pm

Sunday

10.30am - 4.15pm

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.

Moon phases

CURRENT MOON

moon phase

Did you know?

DWARF PLANET

Only eight planets are now counted in the Solar System, the most distant one being Neptune.

Pluto is no longer called a planet following the International Astronomical Union's decision during August 2006, to call it a dwarf planet.

Ceres, the largest asteroid, is also now a dwarf planet, along with Eris. Eris is an object slightly larger than Pluto and more distant.

Unusual shopping at the Planetarium

The Brisbane Planetarium shop is a great place to browse for unusual scientific and novelty items.

Special School Offer

New 2008 school discount sessions are now available.