introduce
Beijing Planetarium is the first planetarium in China, which is divided into two halls, Hall A (old hall) and Hall B (new hall). The museum is dominated by wonderful theater displays. Visitors can learn about the origin and development of the universe and learn astronomical knowledge by watching shocking and exciting high-tech movies, observing the observatory, visiting exhibitions and other activities.
The Astronomical Hall is the most important hall area in Hall A. There is a spherical dome with a diameter of 23.5 meters in the hall. Advanced instruments are used to realistically restore about 9,000 stars visible to the naked eye on the earth, bringing the most realistic experience of the starry sky to the audience.
There are three astronomical theaters in Hall B, including the Cosmic Theater, 3D Theater, and 4D Theater, as well as various popular science education facilities such as the Astronomy Exhibition Hall, Solar Observatory, Public Observatory, and Astronomy Classroom.
Among them, the cosmic theater with a radius of 18 meters has a standard hemispheric all-sky screen, which can present a magnificent three-dimensional sky effect for 200 audiences at the same time, which is unique in mainland China.
The 4D theater can not only present lifelike three-dimensional images, but also produce various special effects such as water spray, wind spray, leg clapping, etc., bringing you an immersive and wonderful science experience. The 3D theater presents popular science knowledge to the audience with realistic and gorgeous three-dimensional effects, and truly achieves entertaining and educational.
opening hours
Wednesday to Sunday 09:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00) throughout the year; closed from Monday to Tuesday; Chinese legal holidays 09:00-16:30 (last admission 16:00); weekly From Friday to Sunday, the opening hours are adjusted to 9:00-19:30 (no entry at 19:00), and will continue throughout the summer
Preferential treatment policy
minor:Children under the age of 18 (not included), with valid certificates, free of charge
student:Full-time undergraduate and below degree students (including students in vocational high schools, technical schools, technical secondary schools, etc.), with valid certificates, half price
elder:60 years old (inclusive) and above, with valid certificates, free of charge
the disabled:It is free to enter the museum with a valid certificate
soldier:Active soldiers, policemen, fire rescue personnel and students of fire rescue colleges can enter the museum free of charge with valid certificates
medical staff:In 2022, medical workers can visit the exhibition hall for free with valid certificates (reservation required), and enter the museum with valid certificates for free
other people:Volunteers, members of the China Museum Association, members of the China Association of Natural Science Museums, and service quality supervisors of A-level tourist attractions in Beijing can visit the exhibition hall for free (reservation required), and enter the museum with valid certificates; people holding the "Beijing Museum Pass" can During the validity period of the pass, free tickets are reserved for the exhibition halls of the specified number of people; those who purchase theater tickets can visit the exhibition halls for free with valid theater tickets on the day.
Supplementary Note:The above preferential policies apply to exhibition hall tickets; there is no free crowd in the theater, and everyone needs to buy tickets. The following people can buy theater discount tickets with valid certificates: Minors (under 18 years old), full-time undergraduates and below (including vocational high school students) , students in technical schools, technical secondary schools, etc.), elderly people over 60 years old (inclusive), active soldiers, policemen, fire rescue personnel and students of fire rescue colleges, and disabled people can purchase discounted tickets with valid certificates; Passengers can reserve discounted tickets for a specified number of people within the validity period of the pass; those holding Beijing Planetarium exchange coupons can reserve exchange tickets for designated theaters within the validity period of the exchange coupons.
Service Facilities
luggage storage:
bathroom:The scenic area is equipped with restrooms
Infant room:Address: There is a mother and baby room in the scenic area
must see tips
Opposite the Beijing Planetarium is the Beijing Zoo, which can be visited together.
In addition, walk 1 km west along Xiwai Street from the entrance of the Planetarium, and across the road are Zizhuyuan Park and the National Library. If you are interested, you can play together.
