Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium announces summer science workshops, extra shows for children

Bengaluru: For students eager to swap textbooks for telescopes this vacation, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) has unveiled its 'Special Summer Programmes', set to begin on April 7.

Designed to foster creativity through hands-on learning, the workshops cover a wide range of scientific topics for students from classes 3 to 10.

The 2026 line-up includes the ‘Tiny Tots’ programme, which explores concepts like light and air, as well as ‘Fun with Science’ demonstrations. More advanced sessions such as ‘Aero-modeling’ will allow participants to build and test their own gliders.

For budding astronomers, JNP is offering ‘Astronomy through Apps’ and ‘Astro-computing’, which uses CLEA software to help students locate asteroids and track celestial movements. Other highlights include a ‘Water Rocket' workshop with live launch demonstrations and a special session on ‘Zero Shadow Day’.

Anticipating increased footfall during the holiday season, the planetarium will also step up its daily shows, starting April 4. Popular shows such as 'Dawn of the Space Age' and 'Celestial Fireworks' will be screened in both Kannada and English throughout the day.

In addition, JNP is set to launch a new production, 'Voyager–The Never Ending Journey', featuring visually engaging content for space enthusiasts.

Plan your visit

Show timings (daily)
Kannada: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm.
English: 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.30 pm.

Holiday notice: Closed on all Mondays and the second Tuesday of every month.

More information: Visit taralaya.karnataka.gov.in or call 080-2237 9725.