W. A. Gayle Planetarium, Montgomery

Name: W. A. Gayle Planetarium
Address: Montgomery, United States
Telephone: +1 334-625-4799

#28 among attractions in Montgomery

Science museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums

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The W.A. Gayle Planetarium is operated by Troy University for the city of Montgomery, Alabama. It provides public presentations and exhibits on astronomy, planetary science, and space exploration. ()

Coordinates: 32°22'5"N, 86°17'15"W

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Montgomery United States

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+1 334-625-4799

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W. A. Gayle Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alabama State Capitol, Confederate Memorial Monument, Civil Rights Memorial, Alabama Department of Archives and History.

1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Alabama State Capitol, Montgomery
26 min walk • The Alabama State Capitol, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the First Confederate Capitol, is the state capitol building for Alabama.
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Monuments and statues
Confederate Memorial Monument, Montgomery
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Civil Rights Memorial, Montgomery
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Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery
24 min walk • The Alabama Department of Archives and History is the official repository of archival records for the U.S. state of Alabama. Under the direction of Thomas M. Owen its founder, the agency received state funding by an act of the Alabama Legislature on February 27, 1901.
1.2 miNW
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Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery
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Alabama Governor's Mansion, Montgomery
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Temple Beth Or, Montgomery
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First Baptist Church, Montgomery
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Trinity Presbyterian Church, Montgomery
31 min walk • Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama is a flagship and founding congregation within the Presbyterian Church in America, PCA. Trinity has about 1,300 members.
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Huntingdon College, Montgomery
31 min walk • Huntingdon College is a private Methodist liberal arts college in Montgomery, Alabama. It was founded in 1854 as a women's college.
0.6 miNW
32°22'23"N • 86°17'46"W
Dexter Parsonage Museum, Montgomery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is W. A. Gayle Planetarium open?

W. A. Gayle Planetarium is open:

Monday 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 3:30 pm - 5 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to W. A. Gayle Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Oak Park, Montgomery (2 min walk), Alabama State University, Montgomery (15 min walk), Dexter Parsonage Museum, Montgomery (16 min walk), Alabama State University Historic District, Montgomery (17 min walk).