When is Charles Hayden Planetarium open?
Every day, 9 AM–5 PM.
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Charles Hayden Planetarium
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- 4.8237 reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5 pm
The Charles Hayden Planetarium offers immersive, theater-style astronomy shows and stunning starfield projections that feel cinematic yet educational. Expect family-friendly, science-focused presentations with cutting-edge visuals, live narration, and occasional special events — a great stop for curious visitors wanting a polished, contemplative dive into space and astronomy.
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When is the best time to visit Charles Hayden Planetarium?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Charles Hayden Planetarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Charles Hayden Planetarium cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Charles Hayden Planetarium?
1 Science Pk,Boston, MA 02114.
Right now · 1:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better tomorrow at 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
57°
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- Feels
- 49°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 8mph
- 2pm
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- 4pm55°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- 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
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- 9 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Charles Hayden Planetarium
- 2 Liberty Bar · 9 min
- 3 Flour Bakery + Cafe · 11 min
- 4 Ma Maison · 11 min
- 5 The Hill Tavern · 11 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 237 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Weekend outings
- Photography
- Live performances
- Art installations
- Scenic views
The feel
- Spacious
- Quiet
- Casual
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around West End
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Liberty BarCocktail bar · 9 min walk
Flour Bakery + CafeBakery · 11 min walk
Good nowMa MaisonFrench · 11 min walk
The Hill TavernBar · 11 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.