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MuseumHo Chi Minh Sarani
M.P. Birla Planetarium
- 4.47.1k reviews
- Closed now
Domed planetarium near St Paul's Cathedral with astronomy shows in several languages and a small science gallery.
Quick answers
M.P. Birla Planetarium in short
When is M.P. Birla Planetarium open?
Every day, 12 PM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit M.P. Birla Planetarium?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is M.P. Birla Planetarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is M.P. Birla Planetarium good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does M.P. Birla Planetarium cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book M.P. Birla Planetarium?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at M.P. Birla Planetarium?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is M.P. Birla Planetarium?
Paul's Cathedral, 96, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Cathedral Rd, adjacent to St, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071.
Is M.P. Birla Planetarium wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 12 pm.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 28°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 11pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowmonday12 PM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- thursday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- friday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- saturday
- 12 PM–6 PM
- sunday
- 12 PM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 M.P. Birla Planetarium
- 2 HASHTAG KOLKATA · 1 min
- 3 Roots · 5 min
- 4 Wafira · 5 min
- 5 LITT EXPERIENCE · 5 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 7.1k reviews
Known for
- Dome shows
- Multilingual shows
- Space science gallery
What people say
- People like:
- Astronomy shows and the dome
- Worth knowing:
- Show timings are limited; check schedule
Around Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowHASHTAG KOLKATAPub · 1 min walk
Good nowRootsPub · 5 min walk
Good nowWafiraPub · 5 min walk
Good nowLITT EXPERIENCEPub · 5 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.