Observatory visitor guide

Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark

Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Public telescope nights
  • Planetariums & families
  • Education programs

Your visit plan

Plan this visit

Choose your day; the official program confirms access and admission.

Access
Public planetarium, exhibitions and seasonal public stargazing.
Booking
Reserve planetarium seats through the official ticket portal up to one hour before the show; later enquiries go to the on-site counter. Schools should coordinate their visit with NARIT staff in advance.
Sky planning, reminders & app

Sky planning shows computed Moon and darkness estimates. Times use approximate local solar time; confirm the venue’s local clock and official session times. Clouds and telescope targets depend on conditions and the operator.

Princess Sirindhorn AstroParkDates flexible · Admission separate

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Official dated programs

What’s on at Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark

Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.

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What to expect

Explore the planetarium and astronomy exhibitions near Chiang Mai, then join seasonal Saturday public observing at NARIT’s AstroPark.

  • Observatory or telescope on site
  • Exhibits or museum
  • Planetarium or science theater
  • School or youth programs

Public observatory activities at AstroPark; visiting the Doi Inthanon research observatory requires a separately announced open house.

Admission & booking

Who can visit
Public planetarium, exhibitions and seasonal public stargazing.
How to arrange a visit
Reserve planetarium seats through the official ticket portal up to one hour before the show; later enquiries go to the on-site counter. Schools should coordinate their visit with NARIT staff in advance.
Price
Exhibitions and public stargazing are free. Published planetarium admission: THB 50 public / THB 30 children and students.
Visit length
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed. Ask the operator how long your chosen visit takes.

Before you go

Languages
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed. Confirm the language of your chosen session.
Accessibility
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed. Ask about step-free routes, assistance and telescope-eyepiece access.
Clouds & cancellations
AstroPark public observing is advertised for Saturdays from November to May; confirm the individual night and weather.
Getting there
Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. This is distinct from the Thai National Observatory on Doi Inthanon.

Practical visit conditions

These details apply to the specific programs described. Unknown details remain open questions for the venue.

Individual visits
Public planetarium, exhibitions and seasonal public stargazing. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Group visits
Reserve planetarium seats through the official ticket portal up to one hour before the show; later enquiries go to the on-site counter. Schools should coordinate their visit with NARIT staff in advance. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Booking
Reserve planetarium seats through the official ticket portal up to one hour before the show; later enquiries go to the on-site counter. Schools should coordinate their visit with NARIT staff in advance. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Age guidance
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Public planetarium, exhibitions and seasonal public stargazing. (Not published)
Language support
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed. Confirm the language of your chosen session. (Not published)
Accessibility
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed. Ask about step-free routes, assistance and telescope-eyepiece access. (Not published)

Learning at the venue

Exhibits or museum
Yes
Planetarium or theater
Yes
School or youth programs
Yes

Plan around the sky

Choose the venue’s program first, then check Moon timing and darkness for the location. The objects available at a telescope depend on the date, weather and the operator’s program.

Choose a date for sky planning →

Tonight shows a computed Moon and darkness estimate for the current night. It does not establish future weather, an observing session or admission.

Published observing season: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Check the official calendar for specific dates.

Find your way

Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai. This is distinct from the Thai National Observatory on Doi Inthanon.

Approximate campus location: 18.853, 98.957. Confirm the visitor entrance before travelling.Location source ↗Official directions & visitor information ↗

Sources & review dates

Visitor details reviewed October 19, 2026. Each source below identifies the details it supports. Recheck official prices, schedules and access before travel.

Confirm with the venue: visit length, languages, accessibility. These details are not verified in the official information reviewed.