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Toowong
Queensland 4066 Australia
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Toowong,
Brisbane Area
Description
In 1978, the Brisbane City Council opened Queensland's first planetarium. The Planetarium is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, a Governor of New South Wales in the 1820s.
The Planetarium is located within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. It is a 15 minute drive from Brisbane city centre.
... moreSee recreations of Brisbane's night sky in the cosmic Skydome, fragments of asteroids and spacecraft models in the Display Zone, short feature shows on astronomy and space missions in the Mini Theatre or stargaze with one of the Planetarium's astronomers in the Observatory. So much to see and do!
... lessProperty Details
Facilities
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Non-assisted Access -
Disabled Parking -
Public toilet
Open Times
Saturday 1100 to 2015 (entrance closes at 1930)
Sunday 1100 to 1600. Closed Public holidays, Good Friday, and Christmas Day.
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome and school programs can be organised for a small fee. Please visit the operator's web site for further details.
Disabled:
Disabled access is available.
General Comments
The Planetarium is located within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. It is a 15 minute drive from the city centre. The main car park and entrance is off Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong. Free on-site parking, including disabled and bus parking, is available. You can catch a bus to the Planetarium. For public transport information see the translink web site.
Entry Costs
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $14.00 | 01 Mar - 30 Jun | Main show. |
| Child (Aged -15) | $8.20 | 01 Mar - 30 Jun | Main show. |
| Concession | $12.00 | 01 Mar - 30 Jun | Main show. |
| Family | $37.00 | 01 Mar - 30 Jun | Main show. Two adults and two children. |
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.