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Planetarium Negara

Malaysia’s hilltop national planetarium combines space-science exhibits, a domed theatre and an observatory, making it a compact educational stop within the Perdana Botanical Gardens cluster.

Planetarium Negara

Why go

The strongest reason to visit is the link between global space science and Malaysia’s own program. A permanent display includes an Ariane IV engine associated with the launch of MEASAT-1, while the blue-domed building, theatre and telescope turn the visit into more than a conventional gallery circuit.

What to look for

  • An Ariane IV engine connected with the launch of Malaysia’s first satellite, MEASAT-1
  • A space theatre inside the planetarium’s blue-domed hilltop building
  • An observatory equipped with a 14-inch telescope

Useful to know

  • Check the current show program before visiting if the theatre is your priority.
  • Use the pedestrian connection toward Muzium Negara to combine the two institutions.
  • Leave time for the outdoor observatory replicas as well as the indoor exhibits.

Your next visit

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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Opening information

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Asia/Kuala_Lumpur · Sep 2, 2026 / Dec 1, 2026

Tuesday
09:00–16:30
Wednesday
09:00–16:30
Thursday
09:00–16:30
Friday
09:00–16:30
Saturday
09:00–16:30
Sunday
09:00–16:30
Official visitor information

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