Jawahar Planetarium

Built in 1979 and situated beside Anand Bhavan in Allenganj area of Allahabad, Jawahar Planetarium was a former home of the Gandhi-Nehru family. With a capacity of over 80 people, the Planetarium organises space and celestial shows. This place also holds an annual Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Lecture on November 14th. Jawahar Planetarium airs a documentary based on our galaxy and other life in space as well. There are shows both in Hindi and English. One of the significant activities here are measuring body weight on the Moon and other planets such as Jupiter and Saturn. Alongside, there are some engaging science models and activities for kids here.