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MuseumBo-Kaap
The Planetarium
- 4.4514 reviews
- Closed now
Iziko digital dome planetarium in the Company's Garden beside the South African Museum, with scheduled shows for kids and adults.
Quick answers
The Planetarium in short
When is The Planetarium open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit The 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 The Planetarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is The Planetarium good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does The Planetarium cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book The Planetarium?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at The Planetarium?
About 60 minutes.
Where is The Planetarium?
25 Queen Victoria St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000.
Is The 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 · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
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 nowmondayClosed
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 The Planetarium
- 2 Eighty-Ate Restaurant · 1 min
- 3 Ciao Pizza · 3 min
- 4 Museum of Illusions Cape Town · 3 min
- 5 Ayepyep Lifestyle Lounge · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 514 reviews
Known for
- Dome shows
- Kids shows
- Night sky viewing
What people say
- People like:
- Kids shows, dome experience and reclining seats
Around Bo-Kaap
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowEighty-Ate RestaurantRestaurant · 1 min walk
Good nowCiao PizzaPizza · 3 min walk
Museum of Illusions Cape TownMuseum · 3 min walk
Good nowAyepyep Lifestyle LoungeBar · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.