What to expect
Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
A science museum and planetarium run by the Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre, inaugurated on 10 June 1999. It features science and technology exhibition halls and a planetarium with shows in Tamil and English. It is a popular educational attraction for students and families in the district.
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Typemuseum
Nearest baseKhajamalai
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹40
Places to visit2→Anna Science Centre and Planetarium is planned from Khajamalai, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Khajamalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Khajamalai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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One more place around Khajamalai worth a day of its own.
heritageKhajamalai Dargah
2.0 km · 25 min walk
A dargah set on a small hillock in the Khajamalai suburb of Trichy, where the Sufi saint Khwaja Syed Ahmadullah Shah is interred. It was established in memory of the saint who came to Tiruchirappalli to pay respects to Baba Nathar Vali. It is one of the older Muslim shrines in the city and a local pilgrimage spot.
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Anna Science Centre and Planetarium — at a glance
Timings10 AM to 5:45 PM, planetarium shows at fixed times
Best timeOctober to March
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹40
Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more. We have not verified whether this site does — ask at the counter.
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
Near Tiruchirappalli airport, about 6 km from the city centre; nearest railway Tiruchirappalli Jn (~6 km); Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~3 km.
Getting around Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
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Nearby
What’s near Anna Science Centre and Planetarium
templeAzhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple / Kamalavalli Nachiyar (Uraiyur) 7.2 km · ~18 min by auto · straight line
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Anna Science Centre and Planetarium — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Anna Science Centre and Planetarium?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anna Science Centre and Planetarium?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: 10 AM to 5:45 PM, planetarium shows at fixed times. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate. Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more, and we have not verified whether this site does.
How do I reach Anna Science Centre and Planetarium?
Base yourself in Khajamalai or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Anna Science Centre and Planetarium?
About an hour.
What else is near Anna Science Centre and Planetarium?
Nearby you can pair Khajamalai Dargah (2.0 km), Railway Heritage Centre / Golden Rock Railway Museum (3.1 km), Main Guard Gate (4.5 km), Nathar Shah Dargah (Nathar Vali Dargah) (6.0 km).
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Anna Science Centre and Planetarium guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Anna Science Centre and Planetarium itself yet. These cover Khajamalai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
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Image credits
- Anna Science Centre and Planetarium:Mrsas1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0