When is Vancouver Planetarium open?
Mon–Fri 10 AM–3 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–3 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Vancouver Planetarium
- 3.9169 reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 3 pm
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre combines planetarium shows, live science demonstrations and the Cosmic Courtyard gallery.
Quick answers
Vancouver Planetarium in short
When is the best time to visit Vancouver Planetarium?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Vancouver Planetarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Vancouver Planetarium good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Vancouver Planetarium cost?
Tickets C$27.50 adult plus tax.
Do you need to book Vancouver Planetarium?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Vancouver Planetarium?
About 2 hours.
Where is Vancouver Planetarium?
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9.
Is Vancouver Planetarium wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 3 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 3 pm- monday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–3 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Vancouver Planetarium
- 2 Hadden Beach · 6 min
- 3 Siegel's Bagels · 7 min
- 4 Triple O's · 8 min
- 5 Albasha Express Shawarma & Falafel · 8 min
Good to know
- Tickets C$27.50 adult plus tax
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
3.9from 169 reviews
Known for
- Planetarium shows
- Live science demonstrations
- Cosmic Courtyard
- Observatory
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Live performances
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- University students
What people say
- People like:
- Knowledgeable guides, observatory experiences and dome shows.
We had an incredible time at the planaterium. Our astrology guides were both amazing. Lucas led us through a workshop that helped all of us understand more about planet identification. The museum is a great size for a 5 year old. It is…
I hadn't been to the Planetarium in over 50 years and nothing has changed. Super boring, hard to understand the speakers and while your watching the most boring theatre in winter and there's cold air blowing in. I couldn't wait to get out…
Around Granville Island
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hadden BeachBeach · 6 min walk
Siegel's BagelsBakery · 7 min walk
Good nowTriple O'sFast food · 8 min walk
Good nowAlbasha Express Shawarma & FalafelShawarma · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.