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Anna Science Center Planetarium Office

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Established in 1999, the planetarium offers shows in Tamil & English, plus an environmental gallery. People often mention show, kids, good, maintenance, Science, park, Good, Planetarium, planetarium, shows,


Address

QP93+H7G, Trichy - Pudukkottai, Near Airport, Lourde Nagar, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620007, India

Website

tnstc.gov.in

Contact

+91 431 233 2190

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (256 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5:45 PM

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  • 2/5 Bharathiraja T. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Maintenance is too bad. The theatre and shows needs upgrade. Planetarium Show: High valued projector is used in planetarium. The show about planets in solar system is good. The sky affect is awesome. The Story narration should consider viewer experience. Any story narration will be driven by audio and video together. But here it is driven by audio with slide shows on various planets. Audio and video can sync provide good experience. It is missing now. The animation part needs an upgrade. Can't NIT members helps on this? 3D Theatre: The 3D show starts with roller coaster ride followed by Horror Story. Somehow it is not on par with the show provided in private theatres (within shopping mall) . This theatre surely needs to be upgraded. Parks in Planetarium: 1) Half of "Evolution park" is submerged in water. Not sure fishing activity is allowed :) 2) Environment Gallery ground floor is in water. So they switched off the power. Though it has good information, we couldn't enjoy much. 3) Herbal park maintenance is very poor. We don't see much herbal plants over there. 4) Science Park maintenance is poor. Government after spending several crores/lakhs of rupees in this initiative not sure why it is failed in maintenance. The prevailing poor maintenance brings up question on did planetarium officials are really sincere at their work? Do they really care about their working environment and quality of work? It is a great disappointment on that day. <b>Anna planetarium in trichy surely needs government attention.</b>
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manigandan S. 4 years ago on Google • 294 reviews
    Good for Kids. Entry ticket of 45 rs per person for Park, Science Exibition, 3D show and Solar Show Total you can spend 45 mins to an hour The venue needs more items or love experiments to make it more fun
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gopi N. 4 years ago on Google • 526 reviews
    Desperately needs maintenance of this place. Construction work of a new block is going on inside the campus. It’s better to divert the funds for the maintenance of already established things. Lot instruments and equipments installed to explain the various principles in physics are in damaged condition. Planetarium shows are only in Tamil availability right now as software updation of English is not done as per the version of the staff. Severely understaffed, only some security persons managing the whole centre. If all the things are maintained well, definitely useful for the kids to understand since in a simple way.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kumar A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place for kids. They able to spare time for useful things. Good service is rendered. But no doubt that there are lots of scope for improvement. It is over staffed with low responsibility. New shows should be included. Needs more popularity.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nanda K. 5 years ago on Google
    Tamil Show Timings:: 10.30 Am, 1:00 Pm, 3:30 pm, 4:45 pm English show Timings: 11:45 am, 2:15 pm 3D Shows: 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 2:00 , 3:15, 4:45 3D Shows are very Average. Entrance ticket: 45 / 25
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Aravindh R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The planetarium is located on the National Highway 210 between Trichy and Pudukkottai, near the Tiruchirappalli International Airport. (Original) இந்தக் கோளரங்கம் திருச்சிராப்பள்ளி பன்னாட்டு வானூர்தி நிலையத்திற்குஅருகிலுள்ள திருச்சி மற்றும் புதுக்கோட்டை இடையேயான  தேசிய நெடுஞ்சாலை 210 யில் அமைந்துள்ளது.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don A. 5 months ago on Google • 196 reviews
    👉In 2010, When I Visited This Planetarium, Shows Run Japanese Laser Technology Was Being Employed. 👉Now A Day Newly Constructed Led Panels Placed Dom with 5.1 Surround Sound And France 4k Digital Technology, The Capacity Has Increased To 90 People. I Just Posted A Video To Youtube. 👉Ticket : It Is Worthwhile To View 2d And 3d Programs. Entry Adult 45 Rs. Children 25 Rs. 👉Experience: 2d Presentation Explains The Galaxy, Black Hole, And Earth. At First Glance, It Appears To Be Entirely Aimed At Children, But If Adults Are Interested In Cosmology It's Give Vibe. 👉Ambiance : I Am 5.6 Feet Tall; The Best Comfortable Seat Has Legroom And Air Conditioning. It's Entertaining To Watch. 👉3d: 10 Minute Show It Is Not Advised For Me To Watch This Show Because It Also Targets Children. 👉Environment Gallery: Totally Maintenance-free, Without Power. 👉Kid's Play Area: Severely Damaged With No Protection. Don't Go Here. 👉Rest Room: No Water Supply And A Filthy Restroom. 👉Jurassic Park :Nothing Has Changed In Jurassic Park; It Remains My Childhood Day's . But Take Images During Quiet, Imaginative Photo Shoots. 👉Canteen : Nearby No Shops,Limited Snacks Available. Overall Spend 2 To 3Hour's Worth. BusRoute : Airport bus Given Stop Here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 NRB 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit with kids to learn about the universe by watching the planetarium show in air-conditioned environment, enjoying 3D theatre and a shaded dinosaur park. Shaded with trees, parking available and a small snackateria. You can spend around 3 hours. Definitely good but lacks few maintenance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 SANKARA S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good place to visit for children below 10 yrs... Planetarium and 3d show are good..Poor maintanence of scientific realisation equipments..Can plan for 2.5 hours from 10 a.m to 12.30 p.m
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 prasanna s. 6 years ago on Google
    A must visit place for Science/Astronomy enthusiastic kids. For all the trichy city lovers, dont miss this place. You will know our solar system, lunar system, universe...etc everything in this place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prasanna S. 5 years ago on Google
    Been here since childhood
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 muruga a. 4 years ago on Google
    Summer Science camp take place in Anna planetarium. It's amazing and enlightening young minds.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to hangout during holidays. Kids will love this place. There are Parks inside with swing s and slides. 3d show and space show will be shown. Separate fee for parking. There is a dinosaur park inside and a canteen. It is situated near trichy airport.museum is also there dispaying solar system, planets,rockets,etc. Good place to spend time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yashan M. 7 months ago on Google
    Too worst.. I went here after admired from chennai Birla's Dome theater .. But really disappointment show .. Here in trichy they are explaining about Our milky way galaxy.. Many one in the theater are slept probably.. Too bore.. Here they are not explaining about our solar system. Chennai dome theater is too big.. But in trichy it is small. That is ok but the content is not good. very boring subject .. Here my Request to Director is.. Kindly change the content.. pls do it in immediate effect....
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ekambaram C. 3 months ago on Google • 52 reviews New
    English show at 11.30 am Tamil show at 1.00 pm. Head ache 3D show. Worst ever experience. Broken glasses are given. Sky theatre is somewhat good. Children play area, dinosaur park are just for namesake. One of the worst maintained areas of Trichy. You can plan for two hours here including showtime. Feedback by Vinith 7 years old Only oonjal (swing) is available for kids. No slides or no climbing bars at all.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vimal 4 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Poor display board. 3 d show waste. Weight information in various planets is nice. Some scientific plays are available for children.but worst maintenance.

  • 5/5 Tino S. 5 years ago on Google
    We learn many thing and observed lot of knowledge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Aravindan S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went here a few years ago .. The video footage was very good .. Fantastic explanation about the star gatherings .. Got the chance to go there again last week ... Currently the video footage of "Nila Nila Odi Vaa" is shown. It is a video linked to photos and videos on the website .. their quality is not clear .. there is nothing scientifically known in it .. only some stories and superstitions were told. It will be useful for you to be aware of both types of two word expressions. (Original) சில வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பு நான் இங்கு சென்றிருக்கிறேன்.. வீடியோ காட்சி மிகவும் நன்றாக இருந்தது.. நட்சத்திர கூட்டங்கள் பற்றி அருமையான விளக்கம் அளிக்கப்பட்டது.. மீண்டும் அங்கே செல்லும் வாய்ப்பு சென்ற வாரம் கிடைத்தது... தற்போது "நிலா நிலா ஓடி வா" எனும் வீடியோ காட்சி காட்டப்பட்டது. இணையதளத்தில் உள்ள புகைப்படங்கள் மற்றும் வீடியோக்கள் இணைக்கப்பட்ட வீடியோ அது.. அவற்றின் தரம் தெளிவாக இல்லை.. அதில் அறிவியல் பூர்வமாக தெரிந்து கொள்ள எதுவும் இல்லை.. சில கதைகள் மற்றும் மூடநம்பிக்கைகள் மட்டுமே கூறப்பட்டன. அவ்வளவு அருமையான கோளரங்கத்தில் சிறப்பான வீடியோக்கள் காட்டப்பட்டால் பயனுள்ளதாக இருக்கும்..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Live happy l. 1 year ago on Google
    Mostly shows starts 10.15Am 3D show only in English #15mins Planetarium show in tamil and English available #30 mins🏝️ 3D video about children animation video Planetarium show about solar planet system 8 plantes explanations 🌍🌍🌌 Exhibition Gallery available available Children park available Exhibition gallery need more update Switches are not working properly #we can sit here more time with peaceful park and tress 🌲🌳🌳
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Siddhartha S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome one
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pl R. 5 years ago on Google
    3D show and sky view theatre and many more in science for kids
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajkumar G. 5 years ago on Google
    Planetarium was amazing feels great to know something new . 3D Shows is nice and kids surely like it. Park was filled with ancestral creatures good place to spend some times with kids. Forget about the mosquito bites inside theatre and enjooooooooy the show😋.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Anna Science Centre is established for the cause of educating young generation and general public on the objectives of Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre. The Centre hosts Science and Technology Halls with various exhibitions and also a planetarium. It is located in the Indian city of Tiruchirappalli,[1] on the National Highway 210 between Trichy and Pudukottai adjacent to the Tiruchirapalli Airport. The Nearest Railway Station is Tiruchirappalli Junction located in 5 km. The Planetarium is well connected through City buses.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ankan M. 5 years ago on Google
    Can be very well maintained specially for local students Dedicated staff supporting with whatever tools available
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bts and nagini t. 5 years ago on Google
    It's super
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 BALAMURUGAN G. 4 years ago on Google
    Due to unavailability of staffs many demo instruments are kept in locked condition.If feel it is waste of time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallaiga P. 4 years ago on Google
    A new way to childrens to know about world and planet
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karthi K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good natural environment ...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vishagan (Original) Vishagan
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mohammmed F. 5 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    The out side science park & dinosaur parks need good maintenance… The place is for the moment famous for the planetarium 🪐 shows & 3D show.. there are four shows in Tamil & two shows in english(11:45 & 2:15) around 4:30 is the last show as per schedule. But to be noted is if any college students batches come the show timing changes which we learnt today. We can join any batch based on seat availability.

  • 4/5 Dr Melita W. 5 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Overall it's good, however not greatly maintained. The only disappointment was the 3D theatre which could have been made kid-friendly rather than showcasing horror show with scenes of assassination. The planetarium was good. The other areas need to be worked upon.

  • 4/5 Krish K. 4 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    It is a good place to learn about space, only sky theatre is exciting, 3D show and science centre will be fun for kids

  • 4/5 suresh kandhasamy (. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    One hour spending outside like dinosaurs park(left side of main building),experiential work station (back side of main building),science centre(right side of main building).In inside of main building sky theatre(15 mins show)and 3D show (5 mins)available there.Entry fee 45/adults and 25/child

  • 1/5 vishwanath r. 7 months ago on Google
    Worst experience. Worst maintenance. Pls don’t go

  • 5/5 pearlson d. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place for kids

  • 5/5 dr.m.a a. 2 years ago on Google
    M.A.Aleem Neurologist Emeritus Professor of Neurology ,Former Vice Principal HOD and Professor of Neurology KAPV Government Medical college #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India has Given an Invited Lecture on "Beware of #Omicron" at Anna Science Centre and Planetarium after inaugurating the Meet the Medical Expert by the students Program on 11.01.2022 organised by the Project Director Ahilan

  • 4/5 siju v. 5 years ago on Google
    The 3D show is horrible for small children. They should have shown something real or informative. Otherwise it is fun and knowledgeable

  • 2/5 Tmj_Graphy - �. 1 year ago on Google
    Planetary is good show . 3d is totally a waste .. Parks are not maintained well..

  • 1/5 raja v. 1 year ago on Google
    Very poor maintenance. Science experimental instruments are fully damaged. Washrooms, park are useless. Even kids don't enjoy the 3D show. Campus needs immediate renovation.

  • 3/5 Arif a. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place without any maintenance. Management should consider maintaining this property since it's a big thing for kids.

  • 4/5 Mohamed R. 6 months ago on Google
    3d video show quality and content should be improved. Inside the premises no space is left which doesn't require maintenance.

  • 3/5 Nandhini D. 1 year ago on Google
    Place is good with full of trees.. but need more maintenance.. 3D and balloon show was there..

  • 3/5 mathur kandan M. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice place for learning planet, but now work in progress, children park is not maintain properly, most of them not work, we need improvement.

  • 5/5 subbiah u. 9 months ago on Google
    Only 3D show is available now. Planetarium sky view theatre is under renovation. There is an evolution park, with dinosaurs and apes status in display.

  • 3/5 Karthick B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to visit...

  • 4/5 Gg D. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is super... There are lot of experimental things and experimental play area for kids... If they mention it park will become excellent

  • 4/5 Ravichandran M. 4 years ago on Google
    Basic science and the 3D show and planetorium shows are bit outdated.

  • 3/5 Nikhil A. 3 years ago on Google
    That was amazing

  • 3/5 Thangaraj P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to spare few hours and to have some ideas about our space

  • 4/5 Reji V. 4 years ago on Google
    The only one of such type in Trichy city. Thats why I gave 4 star. There are many Science exhibits Indoor and outdoor, but most are in ignored condition and not working.

  • 5/5 Tensingh R. 3 years ago on Google
    Anna Science Centre, Tiruchirappalli has been rendering excellent and yeomen service to cater to the needs of younger generation and the general public of the region in the cause of education, taking up the objectives of Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre, eversince it was dedicated to the Nation on June 10, 1999. ACTIVITIES Meet Your Scientist Night Sky Observation Live Science Demo Meet Your Medical Expert HALLS OF SCIENCE Environment Gallery Activity Gallery Science Park Energy Park 3D Science Theatre

  • 5/5 A3 Kids M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Visvesvara P. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the must visit place especially for kids to quench the thirst for science and knowledge. The theater and planetarium are really a treat to the visitors and the experience cannot be described fully in words. The parks and replica of the old age species are awesome. The entry fee charged by the administration is very reasonable. The Astro apparatus are required to be maintained regularly. The planetarium can accommodate reasonable crowd with ample space for car parking.

  • 3/5 R.saravana k. 4 years ago on Google
    good place for kids. science center is useful for school kids about sky

  • 3/5 Clement U. 4 years ago on Google
    Needs refurbishment in the park. 3d show and planetarium shows are average.

  • 2/5 Dée A. 4 years ago on Google
    Not active..

  • 3/5 Aswin K M. 2 years ago on Google
    Expect more from it! Also poorly maintained

  • 5/5 BHARATH A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 3/5 Benji d. 5 years ago on Google
    Going good

  • 5/5 SAREE R. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place loved it

  • 5/5 Vimal Raj D. 5 years ago on Google
    Good learning and entertainment for kids. Don't miss it. Trichy Special!

  • 3/5 MURUGESAN R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place of childrens

  • 5/5 RAMAMOORTHY K. 5 years ago on Google
    I went there Three years back. Very good place.

  • 5/5 Mahendran S. 5 years ago on Google
    Motivating centre for youngsters. . Must visits place

  • 4/5 Karthikeyan B. 2 years ago on Google
    ASC needs lot of maintenance work. Evolution Park is poorly maintained. Restroom cleaning to be improved. Bilingual signages are excellent. 3D Theatre and Sky Theatre are nice Weight on each planet is not working Gardner can be appointed to take care of garden Instruments and equipments installed to explain the various principles in physics are in damaged condition. Planetarium shows are only in Tamil availability right now as software updation of English is not done as per the version of the staff. Severely understaffed, only some security persons managing the whole centre. If all the things are maintained well, definitely useful for the kids to understand science in a simple way. Because most of kids nowadays want to be an astronauts!

  • 5/5 M.S.Suman S. 2 years ago on Google
    Platform of learning basic science and know about galaxy science..life of science.

  • 3/5 Ranjith B. 2 years ago on Google
    2D show is Good for learning for kids and extraordinary..3D worst experience..parks need to be upgraded ...but for this entry fee its more than enough


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
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