National Planetarium, Manila

Name: National Planetarium
Address: Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines

#124 among attractions in Manila

Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The National Planetarium, also known as the National Museum Planetarium, was a planetarium owned and operated by the National Museum of the Philippines in Manila. It is a 16-meter dome located in Rizal Park between the Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden on Padre Burgos Avenue in the central district of Ermita. It opened on October 8, 1975, and has been in operation since then. ()

Alternative names: Established: 30 September 1975 (49 years ago)Coordinates: 14°35'2"N, 120°58'41"E

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Rizal ParkErmitaManila Philippines

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Day trips

National Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Manila Ocean Park, Robinsons Place Manila, San Agustin Church, Rizal Monument.

0.4 miSW
Live shows and displays about marine life
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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0.4 miNW
Cultural exhibits near a historic church
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~840 ftSW
José Rizal, Memorial, Sculpture
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Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
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~940 ftNW
14°35'8"N • 120°58'34"E
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Amphitheatre
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~1150 ftN
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~1780 ftS
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0.4 miE
Park
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~1520 ftNE
Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium, Manila (1 min walk), National Museum of Anthropology, Manila (4 min walk), National Parks Development Committee, Manila (5 min walk), Rizal Monument, Manila (5 min walk).

How to get to National Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Planetarium:

Bus

Luneta • Lines: 312, T378 (4 min walk)
TM Kalaw-Maria Orosa • Lines: T378 (6 min walk)

Light rail

United Nations • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
Central Terminal • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Lawton • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (22 min walk)
Escolta • Lines: Pasig River Ferry (22 min walk)

Metro

Legarda • Lines: 2 (39 min walk)