Observatory visitor guide

Science Centre Singapore Observatory

Jurong East, Singapore

  • Public telescope nights
  • Planetariums & families
  • Education programs
  • Solar observing

An evening aerial view of the Science Centre Singapore campus, photographed in 2005 · Photo: Tdxiang at English Wikipedia. · Public domain · Mirrored the Commons rendition at 1920×1437 without local pixel or format changes. Display framing may crop.

Your visit plan

Plan this visit

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

Access
The current program page lists Friday sessions, 19:30–22:00, ages 5+. It also carries an undated haze-closure notice: confirm the chosen session before travelling.
Booking
Use the official program ticket link; each participant needs a ticket. Under-12s require a ticketed adult. The separate Stargazer Experience is for ages 7+.
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.

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Official dated programs

What’s on at Science Centre Singapore Observatory

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What to expect

Join Science Centre educators for telescope observing and a live digital-planetarium show at this equatorial observatory.

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

The main visitor telescope is a 40-cm Cassegrain reflector, with additional smaller and portable telescopes. Solar observation is a separately scheduled program.

Admission & booking

Who can visit
The current program page lists Friday sessions, 19:30–22:00, ages 5+. It also carries an undated haze-closure notice: confirm the chosen session before travelling.
How to arrange a visit
Use the official program ticket link; each participant needs a ticket. Under-12s require a ticketed adult. The separate Stargazer Experience is for ages 7+.
Price
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed; confirm with the operator.
Visit length
The Friday program runs 2.5 hours: planetarium 19:30–20:15, then observing until 22:00.

Before you go

Languages
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed; confirm with the operator.
Accessibility
Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed; confirm with the operator.
Clouds & cancellations
Telescope observing depends on conditions. The operator states there is no weather refund or alternative activity.
Getting there
15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081. Follow the session’s instructions for access to the Observatory field.

Practical visit conditions

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

Individual visits
The current program page lists Friday sessions, 19:30–22:00, ages 5+. It also carries an undated haze-closure notice: confirm the chosen session before travelling. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Group visits
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Use the official program ticket link; each participant needs a ticket. Under-12s require a ticketed adult. The separate Stargazer Experience is for ages 7+. (Not published)
Booking
Use the official program ticket link; each participant needs a ticket. Under-12s require a ticketed adult. The separate Stargazer Experience is for ages 7+. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Age guidance
The current program page lists Friday sessions, 19:30–22:00, ages 5+. It also carries an undated haze-closure notice: confirm the chosen session before travelling. Use the official program ticket link; each participant needs a ticket. Under-12s require a ticketed adult. The separate Stargazer Experience is for ages 7+. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Language support
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed; confirm with the operator. (Not published)
Accessibility
This separate condition is not established in the official visitor information reviewed. Not stated in the official visitor information reviewed; confirm with the operator. (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.

Find your way

15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081. Follow the session’s instructions for access to the Observatory field.

Approximate facility location: 1.334, 103.736. 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: pricing, languages, accessibility. These details are not verified in the official information reviewed.