Shanghai Planetarium

Quick Answer

Shanghai Planetarium is in Lingang, away from central Shanghai, so give the visit a substantial part of your day. Regular adult admission is CNY 30. It normally opens 09:30–17:00, stops entry at 16:00 and closes on Mondays except national holidays. Check availability and buy through the official Shanghai Planetarium ticket mini program; check separately for film or activity tickets.

Opening Hours

09:30–17:00; last entry 16:00. Closed Mondays except national holidays. Check date-specific notices.

Ticket

Regular adult admission: CNY 30. Film screenings and other activities may require separate tickets.

Best time

Reserve enough time for the journey to Lingang and the main exhibitions. Confirm your visit date, ticket availability and last entry before leaving.

Official source: Shanghai Municipal Government planetarium visitor information · Checked 2026-10-11 Official museum ticket website

Use the official Shanghai Planetarium ticket mini program to check admission for your date; the government visitor page links to it.

Treat film screenings and activities as separate bookings, and confirm their availability before planning around them.

Plan for the journey to Lingang; this is better as a substantial museum visit than a quick stop in central Shanghai.

Highlights

The museum at 380 Lingang Avenue has three main exhibition areas: Home, Universe and Journey.

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FAQs

Does the CNY 30 Shanghai Planetarium ticket include a film?

CNY 30 is the regular adult museum admission. Dome film screenings are a separate ticket type, so check the official ticket mini program for the film and date you want.

Do I need to book Shanghai Planetarium tickets for a specific date?

Check the official Shanghai Planetarium ticket mini program for the date you plan to visit and any film or activity booking. Also confirm that day’s hours: regular last entry is 16:00, but special notices may change the schedule.

Can Shanghai Planetarium fit into a quick central Shanghai stop?

The museum is at 380 Lingang Avenue in Pudong’s Lingang area, away from central Shanghai. Allow time for the return journey as well as the main exhibitions rather than treating it as a short city-centre stop.

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