Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville

#24 among attractions in Jacksonville

Museum, Specialty museum

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Bryan-Gooding Planetarium in the Alexander Brest Science Theatre is a planetarium in the Museum of Science and History in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. It was built in 1988 and featured a 60-foot-diameter dome-shaped projection screen, JBL stereo sound system, and a Zeiss Jena Optical mechanical planetarium star projector. The facility has seating for 200, and approximately 60,000 people see a planetarium show each year. ()

Coordinates: 30°19'9"N, 81°39'35"W

Address

1025 Museum CirSouthsideJacksonville 32207-9006 United States

Contact

+1 904-396-6674

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Bryan-Gooding Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Laura Street, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville Riverwalks.

0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Laura Street, Jacksonville
15 min walk • Laura Street is a north–south street in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, named for the daughter of the city's founder, Isaiah D. Hart. Historically, the downtown portion of Laura Street has been considered the financial district of Jacksonville.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville
11 min walk • Nestled along the Northbank of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville Landing was a bustling marketplace and a beloved social hub in Jacksonville, Florida. For years, it served as a go-to destination for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy shopping, dining,...
1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville
26 min walk • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Jacksonville, Florida. It currently serves as the home arena of the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, the Jacksonville Giants of the American Basketball Association, and the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League.
~1040 ftE
Park
Jacksonville Riverwalks, Jacksonville
6 min walk • The Jacksonville Riverwalks are a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
121 Financial Ballpark, Jacksonville
28 min walk • 121 Financial Ballpark is a baseball park in Jacksonville, Florida. It is the home stadium of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Minor League Baseball team, who play in the International League. The facility opened in 2003.
~290 ftN
Park, Fountain
Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville
2 min walk • Friendship Fountain is a large fountain in Jacksonville, Florida. It is in St. Johns River Park at the west end of Downtown Jacksonville's Southbank Riverwalk attraction.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Main Street Bridge, Jacksonville
11 min walk • The Main Street Bridge, officially the John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge, is a bridge crossing the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. It was the second bridge built across the river. It carries four lanes of traffic, and is signed as US 1/US 90. A lift bridge, it opened in July 1941 at a cost of $1.5 million.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Jacksonville
18 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, also known as MOCA Jacksonville, is a contemporary art museum in Jacksonville, Florida, funded and operated as a "cultural institute" of the University of North Florida.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Florida Theatre, Jacksonville
14 min walk • The Florida Theatre is a historic American movie theater located in Jacksonville, Florida. Opened in April 1927, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.
~110 ftS
Museum, History museum, Observatories and planetariums
Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville
1 min walk • The Museum of Science & History is a museum in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a private, non-profit institution located on the Southbank Riverwalk, and the city's most visited museum. It specializes in science and local history exhibits.
0.5 miN
Event space, Social club
Wells Fargo Center, Jacksonville
12 min walk • Wells Fargo Center is a skyscraper in the downtown area of Jacksonville, Florida, at the southeast corner of Bay and Laura streets. Standing 535 feet tall, it is the city's second-tallest building. It was formerly known as the Modis Building until 2011, when Wells Fargo acquired the naming rights.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bryan-Gooding Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Science and History, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Jacksonville (1 min walk), Friendship Fountain, Jacksonville (2 min walk), Two Prudential Plaza, Jacksonville (2 min walk).

How to get to Bryan-Gooding Planetarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bryan-Gooding Planetarium:

Train

San Marco (4 min walk)
Riverplace (6 min walk)

Bus

Acosta • Lines: Red (20 min walk)
Courthouse • Lines: Red (21 min walk)