2009 International Year of Astronomy: Free Events!
The Montreal Planetarium is honoring the International Year of Astronomy by offering several free events throughout 2009 all over Montreal, from stargazing to astronomy workshops. Consult the 2009 IYA program for details.
Multimedia Shows
Recreating the universe and movements of the sky, the Planetarium has produced 250 astronomy shows. Call (514) 872-4530 to find out what's playing. Visitors are asked to arrive earlier than the scheduled show. Presentations offered in English or French.
Astronomy Society
Join the Société d'Astronomie du Planétarium de Montréal, the largest amateur astronomy club in Quebec. Holding meetings two Fridays a month, beginners and experts are welcome. In French.
New Planetarium
Slated for completion in 2010, aluminum giant Alcan is funding the building of a new Planetarium right beside the Biodome. The new installation will be able to handle more than double the visitors and will use the latest audiovisual technology.
Opening Hours (Through June 19, 2009)
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday to Sunday
Opening Hours (June 20 to September 7, 2009)
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday
Contact Information
Montreal Planetarium, 1000 St. Jacques (between Peel and de la Cathédrale)
Montreal, Quebec H3C 1G7
Call (514) 872-4530 for more information.
Wheelchair accessible.
Get There
Bonaventure Metro
Admission
$8 adult; $6 senior; $6 student (with I.D.); $4 youth ages 5 to 17; free for kids under 5.
