Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

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Mt Coot-tha Road, Mt Coot-tha QLD 4066, Mount Coot-tha 4066
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9 November 2026

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is a Brisbane City Council space discovery centre at Mt Coot-tha. Its Cosmic Skydome is a 12.5-metre projection dome for fulldome night-sky and space shows. The Display Zone includes the Skylore exhibit on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander astronomy, a Sundial Courtyard has a large sundial, and school programs and venue hire are available.

Highlights

  • Cosmic Skydome: 12.5-metre-diameter dome for night-sky and space programs
  • Display Zone including a Skylore exhibit on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander star knowledge
  • Sundial Courtyard with a giant sundial
  • School programs and venue hire available
  • Located inside Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

Brisbane City Council lists temporary closures on 9-11 November and 23-27 November 2026 for chiller replacement. Check the official website for current hours and prices.

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