Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, Montreal

Name: Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
Address: 4801 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montreal, H1V 3V4, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-868-3000

#139 among attractions in Montreal

Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium is the successor to the Montreal Planetarium, and is located in the Espace pour la Vie, near the Olympic Stadium and the Biodome in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The new installation has two separate theatres as well as exhibits on space and astronomy. It was officially opened in April 2013. ()

Established: 6 April 2013 (11 years ago)Coordinates: 45°33'38"N, 73°33'2"W

Address

4801 Avenue Pierre-De CoubertinMercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (Maisonneuve)Montreal H1V 3V4 Canada

Contact

+1 514-868-3000

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Day trips

Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Insectarium, Olympic Stadium, Montreal Biodome, Montreal Botanical Garden.

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Large insect museum with live exhibits
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Sport venue, Sport, Vernacular architecture
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~420 ftSE
Zoo, Natural history museum, Museum
Montreal Biodome, Montreal
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Botanical oasis with thematic exhibits
Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal
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Monuments and statues
Statue of Marie-Victorin Kirouac, Montreal
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0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
La Fermière, Montreal
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Park
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1.5 miSW
Church
Saint-Esprit-de-Rosemont Church, Montreal
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0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Les petits Baigneurs, Montreal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium open?

Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Olympic Park, Montreal (2 min walk), Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, Montreal (2 min walk), Montreal Biodome, Montreal (3 min walk), Saputo Stadium, Montreal (6 min walk).

How to get to Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium:

Metro

Viau • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Pie IX • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Bus

Station Viau • Lines: 125-E, 125-O, 136-N, 136-S, 34-E, 34-O (5 min walk)
Parc Maisonneuve • Lines: 185-E, 185-O (5 min walk)