Galileo Galilei Planetarium
Planetario Galileo Galilei
The flying-saucer-like Galileo Galilei Planetarium in Palermo Park, opened in 1966. Its exterior is a photo favorite, and its dome theater screens astronomy shows.
The planetarium opened in 1966. Its building is a silver sphere supported on three legs, strikingly similar to a flying saucer. It is lit with changing colors at night, making it one of the most photogenic buildings in Palermo, and a real meteorite is displayed at the entrance. Inside are a dome theater (shows mainly in Spanish), a small astronomy exhibition and weekend stargazing sessions with telescopes. Viewing the exterior is free; show tickets must be bought online or at the venue. It is usually closed on Mondays. Located within Palermo Woods beside the Japanese Garden and the Rose Garden, so you can visit all three together.
Opening hours
Usually open Tue–Sun; screening times on the official website
Nearby sights
- Parque Tres de Febrero (Bosques de Palermo)
- Japanese Garden (Buenos Aires)
- Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires
- Evita Museum
- Buenos Aires Botanical Garden
- National Museum of Decorative Arts
- Floralis Genérica
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes