Place to visit
Madrid Planetarium, Spain: what it is and when to go
Madrid Planetarium is a museum in Madrid, Spain. Interests: Museums and art, With kids and Stargazing. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Madrid, Spain · Museums and art, With kids, Stargazing
- Where
- Spain · Avenida del Planetario 16, 28045, Madrid
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 15 km as the crow flies
- Website
- planetmad.es
- Coordinates
- 40.39265, -3.68526
What it is and where
Madrid Planetarium is a museum in Madrid, Spain. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Inaugurado el 29 de septiembre de 1986 con el fin de contribuir a la difusión de la astronomía y de la ciencia en general, posee una variada oferta de proyecciones audiovisuales, exposiciones y actividades.
It is in Madrid, where this site lists 154 more places to see, 1.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.39265, -3.68526; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art, With kids and Stargazing places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Madrid Planetarium is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| With kids | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Stargazing | — | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Madrid Planetarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Nómada BrewingBrewery494 m
- Railway MuseumMuseum in Madrid, Spain945 m
- Mercado de Guillermo de Osma, MadridBuilding in Spain958 m
- La JuntaBrewery1.2 km
- Puente de Matadero, MadridBridge in Madrid, Spain1.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Museums and art
- Museo del Prado: Spanish national art museum in Madrid, Spain
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
- Casa Batlló: modernist building in Barcelona
- La Pedrera, Barcelona: apartment building in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía: national museum of art in Madrid, Spain
- Royal Palace of Madrid: official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
Every Spain place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Madrid Planetarium?
It is a museum in Madrid, Spain. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Madrid Planetarium?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Madrid Planetarium?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nómada Brewing, Railway Museum, Mercado de Guillermo de Osma, Madrid. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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