Adelaide Planetarium

Last updated October 2026

University planetarium at Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, with astronomer-led sky shows and full-dome movies for ages 4+; daytime sessions $14.

The Adelaide Planetarium is at Adelaide University's Mawson Lakes Campus (Building P, Level 2), about 16km from the CBD. An astronomer guides visitors through the night sky projected on the dome, followed by a full-dome movie, in 60-minute sessions. Public sessions run on the first and third Saturday of each month at 11am and 2pm, with age guidance from 4+ to 8+ depending on the movie, and there is a school holiday program. As of October 2026 daytime sessions cost $14 per person and the 90-minute evening 'What's in the Sky this Season' session (ages 10+) costs $22. Bookings are essential, via Humanitix. Children under 16 must come with a paying adult, and under-4s can attend daytime sessions free on a carer's lap. Arrive 10-15 minutes early; late entry, food, drink and prams are not allowed inside. Parking on campus is paid.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 12 October 2026.