Planetarium Negara (The National Planetarium), Kuala Lumpur

Location: Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur (Near the Lake Garden)
Coordinate : 3.1395,101.6895
Foursquare : http://foursquare.com/venue/290918

The National Planetarium was launch to the public in May 1993 and was officially opened by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Mahathir Mohamad, on February 7, 1994. The National Planetarium, which is now owned by the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment is a place where for science studies, especially in the area of outer space.




The are a few different galleries in the National Planetarium. The key highlight of the Planetarium is the space theatre which screens space shows and large format film. The show features of two to three different stories and documentary which is played as schedule. Ticket prices are different for each show.

   Interactive quizzes for kids.

Wall of fame – feature the #1 Malaysian on space

One of the section that capture my attention in the National Planetarium is the ‘Working in Space’ area. In this section, we can try and feel how our first very own astronaut, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor worked in the space craft. There are a few things that you can try such as the Glove Box, Check the Heart Beat and the Standing Sleeping Bag.

The Soyuz model

 
The planetarium is opened daily from 10am to 4pm except on Mondays, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji holidays.

To go there, you can either drive or take the Hop-On Hop-Off busses. You can also walk to the National Planetarium from the National Museum using the overhead pedestrian bridge.