The Kuwait National Planetarium has reopened again after being closed since 2016 for renovations.
The planetarium was one of the first in the Gulf Region and originally opened back in 1986. The technology at the planetarium has been fully upgraded with a new system consisting of nine 4K video projectors, new computer technology and the modernization of the sound system. But, at the heart of it all is the Zeiss STARMASTER projection system. Only 19 of these STARMASTER projection systems are installed worldwide and they’re known for their high level of brightness, pinpoint sharpness, and providing a realistic starry sky.
The planetarium is open from Monday to Thursday with five shows playing daily at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 5:30PM and the last one at 6:30PM. Check out the current schedule and whats playing below. Entrance to the planetarium is free.
If you’ve never been to the planetarium before, it’s located on the Gulf Road, opposite Seef Palace and is part of the Kuwait National Museum. Here is the location on Google Maps.
Note: Just one thing to point out, this past week they’ve been having issues with the AC and have had to cancel some shows.
Update: I was given this number by the staff so that people can call and check ahead of time if they’re having AC issues or not 22408496
9 replies on “The Kuwait National Planetarium is Now Open”
Do they have shaded parking
yes
Not open on weekends?
Reservation Required or Walk-in?
I went to the Planetarium yesterday with my kids, picking on the way our friend, and we were so much disappointed when we arrived, as it was actually closed! It has not been re-opened since 2016. I spent in total 2hrs in a car driving back and forth, in vain. Next time please make sure that the information being published here is checked by yourself. Many people follow your recommendations.
Hi Agnieska, the information here was given to me by the staff at the Planetarium. As I mentioned in the post, they told me they were having AC issues which is why they gave me a number for people to call before heading there to make sure if it’s open or not.
I have it on good authority it will be closed at lease for one more week,
due to the A/C issue-
I went yesterday to try my luck but the whole complex was closed
I will update as soon as I hear any changes as I am dying to visit
Just visited the museum, the whole place seems to be closed down. The guards say it’ll be closed for another 3 months.
Which museum because there are two over there. The main museum that was completely refurbished is still closed and should open next year. The museum thats on the ground floor and basement in the building on the far left should be open unless it’s temporarily closed because of the AC issue.