Madrid Planetarium
A dome showing films about stars, black holes and eclipses, with free exhibitions in the lobby; good for a rainy hour with kids.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
- Type
- Family fun
- Area
- Huertas & Paseo del Arte
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 10:00–13:45 and 17:00–19:45; closed Mon (term-time mornings reserved for school groups)
- Price
- €3.60
- Time needed
- 60 min
- Official website
- planetmad.es
What to expect
The Madrid Planetarium opened in 1986 and sits in the Tierno Galván park, in the south of the centre. Its equipment was updated in 2016 and 2017. The core of a visit is a dome where you sit back and watch films about the sky, stars and space, shown on a curved ceiling.
Besides the shows, the lobby has free exhibitions and interactive displays aimed at young visitors, and the park outside has an open-air auditorium where children can play. It is a small, indoor visit that works as a calm break in a busy sightseeing day, particularly with children and when it rains.
Don't miss
- Films under the dome
- Free exhibitions in the lobby
- Interactive science displays
- The park outside, with its open auditorium
Tips for your visit
- Check the programme before going, since films are shown at set times and some are better for children.
- Count on about one to two hours with a film and the exhibitions.
- A good plan for a rainy afternoon, near the Railway Museum and Atocha.
Getting there from Puerta del Sol (Kilometre Zero, Bear and Strawberry Tree)
🚇 ~35 min by public transport
Where to eat nearby
No restaurant within a 15-minute walk: eat before or after your visit.
Breakfast nearby
No breakfast spot within a 15-minute walk. Have breakfast near your hotel or in the centre before you go.
Other sights nearby
- Railway Museum (Museo del Ferrocarril) · Museum · 🚶 1.2 km · 15 min walk
- Matadero Madrid · Museum · 🚶 1.4 km · 17 min walk
- Reina Sofía Museum (Guernica) · Museum · 🚶 2.4 km · 30 min walk
🛍️ Markets nearby: Producers' Market, Planetario (5 min walk)
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