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Museums & Landmarks

Planetarium Negara

πŸ“ Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur

β˜…4.0(826 Google reviews)

Malaysia's national planetarium offers free entry with space and science exhibits, planetarium shows, a gravity room, and an AI photo booth. Many interactive exhibits are broken or under maintenance. Parking is free and requires an uphill walk.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Space educationβœ“ Gravity roomβœ“ AI photo boothβœ“ Helpful staff
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I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Planetarium. While much of the information presented can be found online, there is something uniquely engaging about learning in a space specifically designed to inspire curiosity and discovery. The highlights of my visit were the Gravity Room and the Interactive String Theory Wall, both of which offered hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Admission to the Planetarium is free, although visitors can choose to pay a small fee for the Planetarium show and selected attractions, which are well worth considering. The facility is generally well maintained. However, a few interactive exhibits were not functioning during my visit and could benefit from better upkeep. Overall, I would highly recommend this destination to parents looking for an educational outing with their children. It is also a worthwhile stop for anyone in the area who has an interest in science and space.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with school-age children who have genuine curiosity about space and science and can appreciate working exhibits without expecting everything to function. Free entry makes it a low-risk outing. Combine with nearby Lake Gardens attractions to fill a half-day.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Entry is free β€” special shows and rides like the space pod carry a small separate charge
⏰Free parking is available and the walk to the planetarium entrance is uphill
🎟️Ask staff which exhibits are currently operational before starting your circuit β€” they are helpful and will guide you
πŸš—The AI photo booth produces free downloadable prints via QR code β€” a popular takeaway

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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826 Google reviews

Free admission40%
Educational for children30%
Friendly staff10%
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Benjamin Beck

a month ago

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β€œI thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Planetarium. While much of the information presented can be found online, there is something uniquely engaging about learning in a space specifically designed to inspire curiosity and discovery. The highlights of my visit were the Gravity Room and the Interactive String Theory Wall, both of which offered hands-on and immersive learning experiences. Admission to the Planetarium is free, although visitors can choose to pay a small fee for the Planetarium show and selected attractions, which are well worth considering. The facility is generally well maintained. However, a few interactive exhibits were not functioning during my visit and could benefit from better upkeep. Overall, I would highly recommend this destination to parents looking for an educational outing with their children. It is also a worthwhile stop for anyone in the area who has an interest in science and space.”

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Alanna

3 months ago

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β€œWe visited during the school holidays. No wait and free entry (except for the space pod ride and show). Overall an educational experience, especially for children. However, some exhibits were closed when we were there. We liked the AI photo booth where you can download your photos for free via QR code.”

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Paulina

6 months ago

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β€œI really enjoyed my visit to Planetarium Negara! It’s fun and easy to learn about space and planets here. The staff were nice and the exhibits were cool to see. Best of all, the entry is free! A great place to visit with family or friends!”

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Heavy_Halbard

6 months ago

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β€œEntrance is free, staffs and security guards are friendly and helpful. There are some shows and theatre with reasonable price. Parking is free but have to climb up a hill. Its a shame that a lot of the facilities there are not maintained well, a lot of exhibition are broken or under maintainence. A lot of potential but lack of funding.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Planetarium Negara provides free access to space and science education for school-age children and toddlers. The planetarium dome shows and the Gravity Room are the standout functioning attractions. An AI photo booth lets visitors download free images via QR code. A significant portion of interactive exhibits are out of service at any given visit β€” reviewers note zero maintenance on many displays. Staff and security are consistently described as helpful and welcoming.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Tuesday09:00 – 16:30
Wednesday09:00 – 16:30
Thursday09:00 – 16:30
Friday09:00 – 16:30
Saturday09:00 – 16:30
Sunday09:00 – 16:30

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