The Beijing Planetarium is one of the earliest established planetariums in China, divided into Hall A (the old building) and Hall B (the new building). The planetarium primarily features exciting theater shows, allowing visitors to understand the origin and development of the universe, and to learn astronomical knowledge through activities such as watching high-tech movies that provide thrilling experiences, observing through astronomical telescopes, and visiting exhibitions.
The Star Hall in Hall A is an important section, featuring a 23.5-meter diameter spherical dome, which uses advanced equipment to realistically reproduce approximately 9,000 visible stars from Earth, offering audiences an authentic starry sky experience. Hall B houses three astronomical theaters: the Space Theater, the 3D Theater, and the 4D Theater, as well as various science education facilities such as the astronomy exhibition hall, solar observation deck, public observatory, and astronomy classrooms. Among them, the Space Theater with a radius of 18 meters boasts a standard hemispherical full-dome screen, capable of presenting a grand and three-dimensional celestial effect to 200 viewers at the same time, which is unique in mainland China. The 4D Theater not only presents vivid three-dimensional images but also creates effects such as water spray, wind spray, and seat vibration, providing an immersive and fascinating scientific experience. The 3D Theater presents scientific knowledge with realistic and dazzling three-dimensional effects, truly achieving educational entertainment. Opening hours from 07/17 to 08/31 are Monday, Wednesday-Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday-Sunday 09:00-19:00; Tuesday is closed. From 09/01 to 12/31, the opening hours are Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 09:00-16:30; Tuesday is closed. On New Year’s Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day, the opening hours are 09:00-16:30. Preferential policies for minors: under 18 years old (excluding), with valid identification, free; Elderly: 60 years old (including) and above, with valid identification, free; Students: full-time undergraduate and below (including vocational high schools, technical schools, secondary vocational schools, etc.), with valid identification, half price; Disabled: with valid identification, free; Military personnel: active military personnel, with valid identification, free; Firefighters: fire rescue personnel and fire rescue academy students, with valid identification, free; Police: people’s police, with valid identification, free; Association members: members of the China Museums Association and the China Association of Science and Technology Museums, with valid identification, free; Brave individuals: individuals who have acted bravely, with valid identification, free. Holders of the ‘Beijing Museum Pass’ can visit the exhibition halls for free within the validity period of the pass by making reservations for the specified number of visitors; holders of the Beijing Planetarium exchange voucher can reserve tickets for the designated theater within the validity period of the voucher. Additional information: 1. The above preferential policies apply to exhibition hall tickets. Those purchasing theater tickets can visit the exhibition halls for free with a valid theater ticket for the day; 2. There are no free individuals for theater tickets, all must purchase tickets. The following groups can purchase theater tickets at a discount with valid identification: minors (under 18 years old), full-time undergraduate and below students (including vocational high schools, technical schools, secondary vocational schools, etc. ), elderly people aged 60 and above, active military personnel, police, fire rescue personnel, and fire rescue academy students, and the disabled, can purchase discounted tickets; holders of the ‘Beijing Museum Pass’ can make reservations for discounted tickets within the validity period of the pass; holders of the Beijing Planetarium exchange voucher can reserve tickets for the designated theater within the validity period of the voucher.Beijing Planetarium offers a range of services and facilities to enhance the visitor experience. These include luggage storage services, restrooms, and a dedicated nursing room for mothers and infants.
The site is equipped with restrooms for the convenience of all visitors.
A nursing room is also available within the premises for the comfort of mothers with infants.
Address: The nursing room is located within the site.
