Planetarium

Nizhny Novgorod Planetarium is a city cultural institution with its own observatory for space exploration. Its doors first opened in 1948, and in 2005 it was moved to a new, purpose-built, modern building.

For exciting, virtual excursions to the Cosmos, the planetarium has 5 halls: “Astronomy”, “Observatory”, “Cosmonautics”, “Planet” and “Big Star Hall”. Each of them demonstrates different popular science programs.

Since 2007, it is the first in Russia with a multimedia visualization system “Argus”, which allows you to project bright pictures of ultra-high resolution onto the dome. The reality of the sensation of the universe delights all visitors. Videos and photos of computer graphics show the real solar system, revealing its mysteries and mystical secrets.

The Nizhny Novgorod Planetarium is also available for chamber orchestra performances. Seasonal concerts are accompanied by dome video installations.