Very good place for both adults and kids. There are two shows per day at 10am and 2pm. Saturdays and Mondays are for general public. Other days are for school students. Prices are reasonable. But remember to take the token from security counter before going to the tickets counter to avoid hassle. On the day we visited they showed about natural evolution and night sky. The evolution part was super awesome but the latter was not that interesting. As per their information, they provide few different shows. But the same night sky segment everyday. The shows are in Sinhala medium. They will provide English medium shows only on request. The seats were wooden old fashioned and less comfortable. It's better to sit on North side. You can see the directions (N, E, S, W) on inside wall. Most importantly, remember to make silent your mobile phones and avoid using them during the show.

The one and only planaterium in Sri Lanka. Popular among school children. Daily shows are run which is an animated movie depicting the evolution of space travel from mid 1950s. Weekdays are less crowded. Ticket prices are cheap and reasonable. A must visit place for a child.

The Planetarium established in 1965, was a special feature of the Industrial Exhibition held in Colombo that year. Designed by renowned Engineer Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe, its inner dome, taking the shape of a lotus in full bloom, was constructed by Engineers from Germany. The artificial sky where one could glimpse the night sky during day time is created on a domed screen above an auditorium which could seat 500 visitors. Through a colossal universal projector one could view not only the day’s sky but also the sky of the previous day, week, month or year, and even that of the sky dating back to 25,000 years or up to 25,000 years in the future. An added feature is that a visitor could also view the sky of another country, including the mid night sun of a country in the Antarctic Circle. Natural occurrences such as solar eclipses, comets and meteor showers are displayed through other projectors. All this could be viewed at shows conducted by the Planetarium. Delivery of lectures on astronomy is another activity. In 1999, a Mobile Planetarium was introduced to open some of the wonders of the universe, to those living outside the capital city. Other services offered free of charge are internet facilities for school children, night sky observation camps, astronomy workshops, science exhibitions and seminars and library facilities for reference. The Planetarium will soon be upgraded with the installation of a 4D/Digital full dome projector to project the universe as a 3D space. Show times : Tuesday to Saturday at 10.00 a.m. and 2. 00 p.m.

Better to call and check the availability before visiting. Seats are not comfortable ,but able to manage if you sitting with proper economic. Opening & introducing video displayed in the one side of screen ( roof-South side half ) better to avoid sitting at South side seats. ( N,E,W& S mentioned in the top of inside doors ) children's park is there with simple scientific toys. at the entrance , you can take some remarkable and funny pictures and few arrangements were there as picture backdrop. visited after 25 years.,😅 lots of things to be developed and to be modified with applying/using technology.

Planetarium is opened to general public on saturdays.. 250/- for adult.. The show is interesting and can have sound knowledge about space & stars.. You can't use mobile phones & food & water inside & can't take photographs or videos.. Staff is very helpful but they are strict if you don't follow the guidelines.. Scenery outside is beautiful & there is children's playground too..

Its a very cool place, If you enjoy space then its worth visiting, I didn't know the procedure, I turned up expecting to just look around at the displays and models. I came on a Wednesday at about 1:45pm and found out that you buy a ticket (150Rs) at the counter, then walk around to the entrance to the theater, the show started at about 2pm. The entrance has a super cool skylight, photos of galaxies, small models and displays of the space theme. Good spot if you want to get photos, very unique! I then got escorted to the theater where the show began, it was in Sinhalese so I didn't understand much but if you know the story of the space race then its easy enough to follow along. The second show I didn't understand too much. If you don't understand sinhala then I would recommend just going for the displays at the entrance and the first show or you will probably get a little bored as I did, also can get uncomfortable sitting there for such a long time but a good experience if your'e into space or want some cool photos :)

Overall it was good but you shouldn't sit on the south side bcz the opening show is projected on the south side so best to sit on the north side. The chairs are of old fashion, but if I am not mistaken from my last visit which was about 20 or 25 years before the projects has improved. Few parents had brought very small kids who just didn't keep quite so its better to take kid of ages 6 or above if not you will be disturbing everyone else. I wished if they had a place where kids could look through a telescope in the night so that they would see things with there own eyes.

Visited on 23rd December 2018. Joined the que at 08h00 and got a Token. They started issuing tickets by 09.15 for 10.00 show which did not start until 10.30 (until they finished issuing tickets for everyone). The ticketing process is a mess simply because the staff does not communicate properly nor information is available. It is unfair by the people who come on time for the show to wait till late comers are seated. The building is renovated & in a better condition than before. Air conditioning is alright and comfy enough. However the seats are still in same old condition with nails & pins poking out so better be careful where you sit. Got a small car park so early bird gets a slot. No water or food inside. Show lasted about 1.5 hours in Sinhala medium and pretty interesting. The 3D show is good to look at. Tickets are Rs. 100 per adult and Rs. 50 per child (Local).

Recently I had a good experience at the planetarium of Sri Lanka. Their ticketing system should be improved because until you go there and get the ticket it's not sure. So they should have an online ticketing system at least for a certain amount of seats. Further if they can simplify some of the contents in the show it is better for school children to understand more.. If they develop the children's play area is also good. There is a canteen as well outside.

Entrance ticket prices are very reasonable and affordable. It was only Rs.100/= for an adult. This place is the one and only planetarium in Sri Lanka. It’s very popular among schools children and busy on weekends. So if you are visiting choose a weekday. But the seats 💺 are bit uncomfortable 😣 It’s bit hard for neck to sit on those seats and keep looking up for a long time. Anyhow it’s a must visit place #planetarium

From the outside it looks amazing. But they have lot to improve. Ticketing system is fully messed. No proper way to buy tickets. And the inside entrance looks nice. But seats are very bad. So hard to sit 30 mins continuously. Very bad condition. And they have only two shows. That is not enough at all. People are all over the place.

Okayish experience ! I mean its just the pretty view, the show was kinda boring ngl. Its open for public only on Saturdays at 10 am and 2.30 pm, so this place is typically crowded (mostly noisy kids and parents). Plus you are advised to turn off / avoid using phone during the show. Social distancing is practiced w the seating arrangements so you don't have to worry :)

Good place to get knowledge about earth, planets and stars. Also can get knowledge about the history of our earth. Cam see everything in 3D mode. Also this is a nice place.

It took me 34 years to visit this place. It was worth the hype. built in 1960s the animations may be subpar by todays standards but the experience was wonderful. llease take your kids to this place if they are above 2yrs they'll love it

Really great place take your kids to have fun & learn at the same time. Great activities on the outdoor experimental area as well. Thoroughly enjoyed & cherished memories!

After COVID Lockdown! Showtime for public is at 10am & 2pm. Better catch the morning one. Before all that call the day before to confirm that they are showing or not. Content have been changed drastically, previously I remember it was all about galaxy. But now it's more educational. Starts with evolution theory by Charles Darvin then move on to the galaxy. Afterwords an explanation of the solar system. Then they will show the same day sky and explain what we can see. Finally stoping with the sun rise.

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the first and only planetarium in the country and maintained as an institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research. The Planetarium was established on 1 February 1965 by the State Engineering Corporation as a special feature for the Ceylon industrial exhibition held in Colombo same year. The planetarium was designed by the chief engineer from the State Engineering Corporation of Ceylon, A. N. S. Kulasinghe, and was constructed by engineers from Germany. The building takes elements from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Sir Frederick Gibberd - 1960) and the Cathedral of Brasília (Oscar Niemeyer - 1960).[5] The building has a reinforced concrete floor and a pre-stressed concrete folded plate roof, which was pre-cast on-site.The building was funded by the German Democratic Republic as a gift to Ceylon. With the aid of a universal projector stationed at the centre of this building, the artificial sky is created on the domed screen above a 570-seat auditorium.[6] The universal projector is a product of Carl Zeiss AG East Germany.

A good place to get a good knowledge about space and astronomy.Very good for beginners as the shows are very simply explained and in sinhala language. Also you can get to know the night sky of the day you are visiting. A major disappointing fact is that public shows are only available on Saturdays while planetarium is closed Sunday,Monday and public holidays.Other days,from Tuesday to Friday are only available for reserved schools or institutes.You can only get a chance if you are so lucky that one of the reserved schools would not come. Ticket Prices are reliable.

Amazing place for kids.there are lot of scientific equipments with a clear guidance to have quick experience.parking available but there is no canteen.food and beverage are not allowed inside the planetarium.100 rupees for adults and 50 rupees for kids.

Visited on 2018 December School vacation period. Very calm and quite, clean n tidy environment . Food and beverages not permitted for inside. Small car park available. Can be recommended for school children.

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the first and only planetarium in the country and maintained as an institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research.[2]The Planetarium was established on 1 February 1965 by the State Engineering Corporation as a special feature for the Ceylon industrial exhibition held in Colombo same year.[3] The planetarium was designed by the chief engineer from the State Engineering Corporation of Ceylon, A. N. S. Kulasinghe, and was constructed by engineers from Germany.[4] The building takes elements from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Sir Frederick Gibberd - 1960) and the Cathedral of Brasília (Oscar Niemeyer - 1960).[5] The building has a reinforced concrete floor and a pre-stressed concrete folded plate roof, which was pre-cast on-site.[5] The building was funded by the German Democratic Republic as a gift to Ceylon. With the aid of a universal projector stationed at the centre of this building, the artificial sky is created on the domed screen above a 570-seat auditorium.[6] The universal projector is a product of Carl Zeiss AG East Germany

This is an amazing place which gave me a plenty of joy and build up my own creations in scientific thoughts as a child. This is the only place schools take small children as an excursion. It was not situated far away from home, only 2 to 3 hours drive but It was a great pleasure for us to spend a day with our scientific dreams like a reality.......

The Sri Lanka Planetarium is an awe-inspiring destination that promises to take visitors on a captivating journey through the cosmos. Nestled in the heart of Colombo, this celestial haven offers an unforgettable experience for both astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Upon entering the planetarium, one is immediately greeted by its state-of-the-art facilities, showcasing the latest advancements in audio-visual technology. The domed ceiling transforms into a canvas of stars and galaxies, transporting spectators into the depths of space. From educational documentaries about the solar system to mesmerizing laser light shows, the range of presentations caters to audiences of all ages, making it a perfect family outing. The knowledgeable staff ensures a remarkable learning experience, providing fascinating insights into celestial phenomena and answering inquisitive questions with enthusiasm. The planetarium also hosts workshops and interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to engage hands-on with astronomy-related topics. Whether you're an astronomy aficionado or just seeking an otherworldly escape, the Sri Lanka Planetarium will not disappoint. The only drawback could be its popularity, as it may get crowded during peak hours. Therefore, arriving early or booking tickets in advance is advisable. In conclusion, the Sri Lanka Planetarium is a stellar attraction that effortlessly blends entertainment with education. It undoubtedly deserves a spot on every traveler's itinerary, leaving them star-struck and inspired by the marvels of the cosmos.

Nice place ♥️ Great experience 🔔 There Was a long queue to buy tickets. Be there early before 1 hour. Limited 550 tickets per each show. Show duration : 1 hour Price : LKR.250

This is the one and only Planetarium in the Sri Lanka. Control under the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology and Innovations. Opens from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on every Mondays, Poya Days and Public Holidays.

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the first and only planetarium in the country and maintained as an institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research. The Planetarium was established on 1 February 1965 by the State Engineering Corporation as a special feature for the Ceylon industrial exhibition held in Colombo same year.The planetarium was designed by the chief engineer from the State Engineering Corporation of Ceylon, A. N. S. Kulasinghe, and was constructed by engineers from Germany.The building takes elements from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (Sir Frederick Gibberd - 1960) and the Cathedral of Brasília (Oscar Niemeyer - 1960).The building has a reinforced concrete floor and a pre-stressed concrete folded plate roof, which was pre-cast on-site.The building was funded by the German Democratic Republic as a gift to Ceylon. With the aid of a universal projector stationed at the centre of this building, the artificial sky is created on the domed screen above a 570-seat auditorium.The universal projector is a product of Carl Zeiss AG East Germany.

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U will have to come 1 hr early to take tikets.if u late to the show something u have to stand and see the show.. Rs 250 adults shild 100. Usual show since i was here before 8 years back. There no updated items.

This is the only one planetarium in Sri lanka, and it is very popular among school children. But adults also can visit and have a good knowledge about the history of astronomy, the solar system, and the planets. There are two show times available at 10 am and 2 pm. If you are going as a group, it is better to reserve your seats beforehand. Saturdays and Mondays are for the general public. Please note that you need to turn off your mobiles during the show.

Good place for the Childrens Astronomical Education. Chairs not comfortable.

A place to gain knowledge on the planets in and the galaxy

Very calm and quite, clean n tidy environment . Food and beverages not permitted for inside. Small car park available. Can be recommended for school children.

Great experience. However video presentation can be improved with modern technical achievemens.

One of the greatest visualized place you must visit either you are kid or adult

Inside the planetarium the chairs are old and depleted. Like other reviews had mentioned, these had nails which were quite dangerous. Please take of kids if you take them with you. At least the session I went to was in Sinhala, if you dont understand it, it'll be difficult for you to understand what they talk about - but plenty of good stuff mentioned and great insight into space and astronomy. The first part of the show about chales darwin was a bore, not well connected with astronomy or it was too long. Parking free and inside the planetarium complex. Entrance ticket, there was a formality to get a token first and then a ticket. Try to figure this out before purchasing the ticket!

Shows are only on Saturdays after covid. Now they have both shows at 10am and 2pm. But it is the same show everytime. Better to inquire the show name (content) prior to visit, specially for the second visit.

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful place .People can watch .World. (Original) ඉතා අලංකාර ස්ථානයක් .ග්‍රහලෝක නැරඹීමට පුළුවන් .විනොද වෙන්න පුළුවන් .

No working canteens Edit: this review is 2 years ago. Not sure if they have the canteen service.😕

Management of this place reflects the image of the GOVERNMENT SERVICE of our Sri Lanka, Specially in "Tickets issuing"

it's a best choice to have some knowledge about nature. Very nice place

Located in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, Sri Lanka Planetarium is the first and only planetarium in the country. This planetarium was established on 1 February 1965 as a part of Ceylon industrial exhibition. Today, this planetarium presents educational and other astronomical shows for the science buffs. This place can accommodate up to 500 persons and the seats are arranged centrically. Some of the most famous features of this planetarium are the Night Sky, Mobile Planetarium, Science Exhibitions, Workshops and Seminars, and Astro Labs. This is a great place for students to explore more in the field of science as well as learn about the inter-planetary system.

The National planetarium of Sri lanka is an institute with a History. The “Carl Zeiss Jena IV star projector” installed in 1965. (A true masterpiece of German Engineering) Most importantly the only fully functioning classic projector available for general public. Most probably in the whole world. The newly installed Zeiss PowerDome with two Sony SRX T420 4k projectors Is capable of creating the best true dark views of a night sky Passionate astronomy enthusiasts… this is the place for ya…! Most importantly.. You will need to make appointments for a show.. And they have allocated only the weekend for the general public. Contact them before your visit.. and avoid possible hassles..!

Waiting for so long time ( 2 hours wait) . Not enough Organizing for who are visiting. There is no correct Information what time is start end time. Still very poor ticket issuing system. They can use barcode or printing system on first Arrive visitors. Experience is definitely good for kids and all.

One of a kind experience. Technology used inside is amazing. Learned a lot. One session is about 2-3hours conducted in sinhala medium. You cannot bring any bags or food inside. Please keep you smartphones turned off. though seats are bit uncomfortable pricing is very cheap.

Good for kids to learn about space. Washrooms are clean but broken. Need repairs.

This place is really good. We spent wonderful time with planets,stars and astronauts. Our students also had a fun time with using scientific equipments in the outside. Only sadness is getting unnecessary involvements of some security staff and their rude words. We felt that they do not have any experience with working with school students. So we had a hard time out of the planetarium.........?

Please tell me, is the planetarium opening tomorrow?

Good experience with children, Saturday,Sunday also opened,,, clean and organize place,, before going call and ask what you need to know

The main and one and only Planetarium in Sri Lanka..🌃🌃🌃

(Translated by Google) In 1965 it was decided to hold a Ceylon Industrial Exhibition in Colombo. The Planetarium is an exhibition item presented by East Germany for a competition at this exhibition. But even though it was a German exhibit, it was designed and designed by Dr. A.N. The. It is Mr. Kulasinghe. Dr. A.N. The. Kulasinghe All those V-shaped pieces that look like pili pili were made on the floor. This engineered workmanship, which is practically mounted one on top of the other, means that there is no frame or frame in this building. Some pundits blamed Mr. Kulasinghe for not being able to do this work and waited for him to make a mistake. You know Mr. Kulasinghe is a master of miracles. We made the most of the limited resources available in our country. This amazing design was unveiled on February 1, 1965. After the end of the Industrial Exhibition, the Government of Ceylon purchased this building and other furniture. Since then, this planetarium has imparted knowledge about the universe to hundreds of thousands of people in our country. For many years this planetarium was owned by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. In 1994, the Planetarium was transferred to the Ministry of Science and Technology. The unique device in this planetarium is the carl zeiss universal projector. We bought this from East Germany. This machine can create an artificial sky naturally inside the planetarium. This machine has a light bulb and a lens system with a power of 1500 watts. The star map is marked on the hexagonal part of the machine. The uniqueness of this projector is that it can be rotated in three directions. When the machine rotates east and west, you can see the sky or the universe from anywhere in the world. The night sky we see in Colombo and the sky we can see in New York City, USA are shown at the same time. (Original) 1965 අවුරුද්දේ ලංකා කාර්මික ප‍්‍රදර්ශණයක් කොළඹ දි පවත්වන්න තීරණය වුනා. මේ ප‍්‍රදර්ශනයේ තරගයකට නැගෙනහිර ජර්මනිය ඉදිරපත් කරපු ප‍්‍රදර්ශන භාන්ඩය තමයි මේ ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරය. හැබැයි ජර්මානුවන්ගේ ප‍්‍රදර්ශන භාන්ඩය වුනාට මේක හැදුවේ සැලසුම්කලේ අපේ රටේ කොන්කී‍්‍රට් වලින් වැඩ දාපු සුප‍්‍රකට කිර්තිමත් ඉංජිනේරුවෙක්වු ආචාර්ය එ්.එන්. එස්. කුලසිංහ මහත්තයා තමයි. ආචාර්ය එ්.එන්. එස්. කුලසිංහ ඔය පිලී පිලී වගේ තියෙන V හැඩයේකෑලි ඔක්කෝම හැදුවේ බිම. එකෙන් එක උඩට උස්සලා පුරුද්දලා සවිකරපු මේ ඉන්ජිනේරු විස්වකර්ම වැඬේ කියන්නේ මේ ගොඩනැගිල්ලේ රාමුවක් නැත්නම් සැකිල්ලක් නෑ. සමහර අති පන්ඩිතයෝ මේ වැඬේ කරන්න බෑ කියලා කුලසිංහ මහත්තයාට දොස් කියලා එයාට වරදිනතුරු බලන් ඉදලා තිබුණා. දන්නවානේ කුලසිංහ මහත්තයා කියන්නේ විස්මකර්ම වැඩවලට දස්සයා කියලා. අපේ රටේ තිබුන සීමිත සම්පත් වලින් උපරිම ප‍්‍රයෝජන අරගෙන වැඬේ කෙරුවා. මේ අපුරු නිර්මාණය 1965 පෙබරවාරි 01 වෙනිදා විවෘත කෙරුණා. කාර්මික ප‍්‍රදර්ශණය ඉවරවුනාට පස්සේ මේ ගොඩනැගිල්ලත් අනෙකුත් බඩුභාන්ඩත් ලංකා රජය මිලඳි ගත්තා. එදා ඉදන් මේ ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරය අපේ රටේ ලක්ෂ සංඛයාත පිරිසකට විශ්වය ගැන දැනුම බෙදලා දිලා තියෙනවා. අවුරුදු ගනනාවක් මේ ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරය අයිතිව තිබුනේ අධ්‍යාපන හා උසස් අධ්‍යාපන අමාත්‍යංශය යටතේ. 1994 දි ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරය විද්‍යා හා තාක්ෂණ අමාත්‍යංශය යටතට පැවරුනා. මේ ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරයේ තියෙන සුවිශේෂි අපුරු උපකරණය තමයි විශ්ව ප‍්‍රක්ෂේපන යන්තරේ (carl zeiss universal projector). මේක අපි නැගෙනහිර ජර්මනියෙන් තමයි මිලදී ගත්තේ. ග‍්‍රහලෝකාගාරය ඇතුලේ ස්භාවික අයුරින් කෘතිම අහසක් මවා පෙන්වන්න මේ යන්තරේට පුළුවනි. වොට් 1500 ක බලයකින් යුක්ත විදුලි බුබුලක් හා කාච පද්ධතියක් මේ යන්තරේට තියෙනවා. යන්තරේ ෂඩාස‍්‍රාකාර කොටසේ තරු සිතියම සටහන්ව තියෙනවා. මේ ප‍්‍රජෙක්ටරයේ විශේෂත්ව වෙන්නේ දිශාවන් තුනකට භ‍්‍රමණය කරවන්න පුළුවන් විමයි.පොළමේ අක්ෂයට සමාන්තරව භ‍්‍රමණය කළාම ආකාශ වස්තුන් දෛනිකව දිස්වෙන අයුරු බලා ගන්න පුළුවනි. යන්තරේ නැගෙනහිර, බටහිර දිශාවන්ට භ‍්‍රමණ කළාම ලෝකයේ ඕනේම තැන ඉදන් අහස එහෙම නැත්නම් විශ්වය පෙනෙන හැටි බලාගන්න පුළුවනි. කොළඹ දි අපි දකින රාත‍්‍රි අහසත්ඇමරිකාවේ නිව්යොර්ක් නගරයේ හිටියා නම් බලාගන්න පුළුවන් අහසත් එකම මොහොතකදි පෙන්නවා.

It is a very good place for education because here all the things seen in space are clearly explained and films are shown as well. The shapes of the stars are also shown in the way they appear in the sky.This is a great place for education and a great place.You can also enhance your children's education by showing them that you have picked them up. Thanks.

They still uses decades old technology.

They dont even answer our calls..So how can we know that what are their show times?? 😡😡

This is very valuable place for school children, Astronomy lovers, and all srilankans. They doing good work to improve astronomy knowledge among the people. provide reasonably good service you can improve your astronomy knowledge and can purchase astronomy books here. you can have same experience of observing clear night sky at here . price is very reasonable and there is a special discount gor school children.

Planetarium can be introduced as a very important place established in Sri Lanka to introduce astronomy to Sri Lanka and to create interest in it among adults, youth community and students. Here you will be able to learn a lot of important information about space and will undoubtedly be able to get a great experience.

An amazing place for teenagers who are doing science or astronomy. I don't recommend going primary kids there because the session that they put is suitable for the teenagers who have a knowledge about astronomy. Per day about 150 students are visiting there. They also have a good ticketing service.... Such a nice place🔭🌖🌗🌃⭐💫🌙

The facts should be updated daily. The same video is showing all time..

This is a pretty basic animation show. Got bored in 1st half hour. It is not in English. Probably for kids and not adults.

Exceptional service. Highly recommended for students

It's inside the Univerity of Colombo premises, entrance is opposite the OPA building. Once you arrive., you have to get a token from the front desk. Tickets will be issued 30 mins prior to the show according to token number. Meals and drinks are not allowed inside. There is a car park in side the premises which permits about 10 vehicles. There are multiple science models around the Planetarium so you can spend some time there. They are quite interesting. Once you go in it's better to sit to the right side of the hall in a back raw. Show will have a 3D educational movie followed by the proper astronomy part. It's quite interesting. Ticket price - 100 LKR for adult 59 LKR for children.

Loved the experience. But it's better if they can improve the seatings. Tickets are around 100 rupees per local adult

The last time I visited the planetarium was in 1997 when I go to school. It made me wonder if nothing has changed. Corruption is in every way and what happens to the money that the public are purchasing??

Amazing place. Great time with stars and sky. Love it very much.

Wonderful experience

Virtual illustrated explanation of planet system by immersed lights effects in sphere screen All children should have been visited

Disappointment, There is no expansion in English.

Great experience

Very great place for school students. Staff here behaved very softly.

Great place for students

Best place to learn and discover about the solar system.

Nice

We was told by the guards that it is open only on Saturday and they didn’t let us in.

on saturdays its very crouded because school children are coming to watch it,try week days 2pm show,very interesting show but after some times will get sleepy and bored.but if you are interested this place is the best to know facts of planets,sun and stars

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a public planetarium located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the first and only planetarium in the country and maintained as an institute under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Research. The Planetarium was established on 1 February 1965 by the State Engineering Corporation as a special feature for the Ceylon industrial exhibition held in Colombo same year. The planetarium was designed by the chief engineer from the State Engineering Corporation of Ceylon, A. N. S. Kulasinghe, and was constructed by engineers from Germany. The building takes elements from the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cathedral of Brasília. The building has a reinforced concrete floor and a pre-stressed concrete folded plate roof, which was pre-cast on-site. The building was funded by the German Democratic Republic as a gift to Ceylon. With the aid of a universal projector stationed at the centre of this building, the artificial sky is created on the domed screen above a 570-seat auditorium. The universal projector is a product of Carl Zeiss AG East Germany

Sri Lanka Planetarium is a great place for small kids &students to learn about the space. There is a new segment included which explains the theories of Davin' Evolution in a creative way. Sunday shows are also available.. Tickets are vurrently priced at LKR 150 &LKR 200.

Not happy with the service provided. The security doesn’t know how to speak politely. The videos and the presentation is really good for the kids.

Why don't u create a system to issue tickets and tokens at once without issuing tickets and tokens twice, wasting time and money. It would be worth it if the show could be seen easily by all, neck pain will occur for those who sit on the right side. The show is well explained to everyone. As the only planetarium in Sri Lanka, the attention of those responsible should be directed to change the system, so as to get better appreciation from the client and to provide better experience to all.