When is Willard Smith Planetarium open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM.
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Willard Smith Planetarium
- 4.89 reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 5 pm
Step into a dim, immersive theater where crisp star projections and engaging planetarium shows bring the cosmos to life. Specializing in educational astronomy programs and multimedia space presentations, it’s ideal for families, students, and curious visitors seeking awe-inspiring storytelling and guided sky tours. Expect seated dome shows, occasional live-narrated performances, and a calm, contemplative atmosphere perfect for learning and stargazing indoors.
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When is the best time to visit Willard Smith Planetarium?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Willard Smith Planetarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Willard Smith Planetarium cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Willard Smith Planetarium?
N 200 2nd Ave,Seattle, WA 98109.
Right now · 1:00 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
49°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 46°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 2pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Where and how
- 1 Willard Smith Planetarium
- 2 Pacific Science Center · 1 min
- 3 Chihuly Garden and Glass · 2 min
- 4 Space Needle · 3 min
- 5 Tilikum Place · 5 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 9 reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Live performances
- Art installations
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Uptown
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Pacific Science CenterMuseum · 1 min walk
Chihuly Garden and GlassMuseum · 2 min walk
Good nowSpace NeedleViewpoint · 3 min walk
Tilikum PlacePark · 5 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.