The oldest planetarium in Southeast Asia
By Morgan Thanarojpradit
By Morgan Thanarojpradit
BEGAN as an education centre for children and the general public, Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium opened its doors in 1964, and it is the oldest planetarium in Thailand and the whole of Southeast Asia.
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Operated by the Department of Non-Formal Education of the Ministry of Education, this museum received a renovation in 2016 and now features an array of programmes as well as 360-visuals, built-in fisheye lens and surround sound. Outside areas feature an interactive museum and planetarium with many exciting activities, exhibits, models, multimedia presentations and fascinating objects.
The planetarium dome is 20.60 m in diameter, 13 m high, and can hold up to 450 seats. The planetarium uses a Mark IV Zeiss projector which was the first installation of a large planetarium projector in Southeast Asia.
The planetarium dome is 20.60 m in diameter, 13 m high, and can hold up to 450 seats. The planetarium uses a Mark IV Zeiss projector which was the first installation of a large planetarium projector in Southeast Asia.
The exhibitions on the ground include the world of energy, robot technology, the human body and pre-historic era. Many of the exhibits feature modern media, and some include tests and experiments. There is a variety of activity days available for students and the general public. Highlights are an interactive pirate ship, play supermarket and the world of insects, while the semi-dome planetarium is probably the most popular.
Although it cannot compare with the latest science museums in Europe, it still is an excellent place for families looking for informative and fun activities.
The admission fee is B30 per adult and B20 per child or student. English language shows are every Tuesday at 10am and cost an additional B30 per child and B50 per adult.
Do forgive the poor signage. Some buildings can be challenging to find but feel free to ask the staff who are more than happy to direct you to the right place.
Although it cannot compare with the latest science museums in Europe, it still is an excellent place for families looking for informative and fun activities.
The admission fee is B30 per adult and B20 per child or student. English language shows are every Tuesday at 10am and cost an additional B30 per child and B50 per adult.
Do forgive the poor signage. Some buildings can be challenging to find but feel free to ask the staff who are more than happy to direct you to the right place.
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 4.30pm and closes on Monday.
How to get there
Take the BTS Skytrain to Ekkamai BTS Station. Take Exit No 2, turn around and walk toward the Ekkamai Bus Terminal. The Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium will be on the left.
Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium. 928 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110. 02 391 0544. www.facebook.com/ScienceCenterForEducation
Tuesday - Sunday from 9am - 4.30pm and closes on Monday.
How to get there
Take the BTS Skytrain to Ekkamai BTS Station. Take Exit No 2, turn around and walk toward the Ekkamai Bus Terminal. The Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium will be on the left.
Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium. 928 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110. 02 391 0544. www.facebook.com/ScienceCenterForEducation
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