The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, opened in 1989, sits on the western edge of Cubbon Park and is one of the better planetariums in India. The 15-metre dome seats 225 for sky shows, which run twice daily in English and Kannada. The accompanying exhibition hall covers the solar system, space exploration, and Indian contributions to astronomy. The observatory, with its 6-inch refractor telescope, offers public viewings on clear evenings.
The planetarium is good for families and for anyone with an interest in astronomy. Shows book up quickly on weekends and during school holidays; it is worth arriving early. The location in Cubbon Park means it combines naturally with the other institutions nearby — you can do the planetarium in the morning and the Government Museum in the afternoon without any significant travel between them.