Indra Gandhi Planetarium
Indira Gandhi Planetarium, Lucknow a novel attraction of the city is situated at the bank of river Gomti. Many places of interest like Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Residency & Shaheed Smarak are within one km from planetarium. The beautiful Saturn shaped building is unique in the world. Planetarium reveals the wonderland of Astronomy. Staggering distances from outer space are eliminated. Here one can virtually touch the stars, Journey through Jungles of Stars and see many other celestial events in a matter of minutes that in reality take months, years or million of years to happen.
Objective
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has established a Planetarium at Lucknow with following objective
1. To provide basic information on different aspects of astronomy through planetarium shows exhibits
2. To popularise Science.
3. To establish the amateur club and provide guidance to amateur astronomer and interested students.
4. To arrange astronomical exhibition, quiz and art competitions for children and common men.
Show Timings:
1. 1:00 pm, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM (Extra Shows at 6:00 in Summer Vacations).
2. First Show on Saturday and Sunday is in English, all remaining shows on all days are in Hindi.
3. Shows at 11 & 12 Noon can be organized for a group of 100 or more persons.
4. Booking : 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Show Duration:
1. 34 to 45 Min
2. Planetarium remains closed for public on Monday.
• Science City
Conceptualized, designed and developed by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous institution functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India the Regional Science City, Lucknow is the new addition to the NCSM family. It is one of the satellite units of National Science Centre, Delhi. The Regional Science Centre has been upgraded to Regional Science City and inaugurated on 21st September, 2007. It is a pioneering institute engaged in the popularization of science in the state of Uttar Pradesh since 1989.
Timings:
Daily 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Ticket can be purchased till 5:00 PM
Open on all days (Except Holi & Deepawali)
Show Timings
SCIMAX
3D Show
TARAMANDAL
Everyday
12:00 Noon 11:30 AM 11:00 AM
02:15 PM (In Hindi) 12:15 PM 01:30 PM
04:45 PM 01:00 PM 03:30 PM