Rentals Montreal Canada Airport and Planetarium du Montreal
Staring up into a starry sky is a majestic experience. At the Montreal Planetarium, travel closer to the heavens and discover outer space. Let your next Rentals Montreal Canada Airport vehicle take you further than you ever thought it would. Located in the downtown core at 1000, rue St-Jacques Ouest, Planetarium de Montreal is easy to find in your rentals Montreal Canada airport vehicle. View the famous Copernicus Monument and Sundial before embarking on a journey through our solar system. Built for Expo 67, and opening with its inaugural show "New Skies for a New City" in 1966, Planetarium de Montreal is still one of the top destinations in the city. On your next rentals Montreal Canada airport vacation, visit Planetarium de Montreal.
Journey into outer space
Sit back, relax, and begin your journey to another world. Seating 385 people, the Planetarium's Star Theatre is the largest in Canada. The dome above the theatre features more than 1300 aluminum plaques and 2500 perforations which allow for an outstanding lighting and sound display. From your seat you'll discover some of the stars best kept secrets. Computerized projectors and state of the art effects complete this astronomical experience. Park your rentals Montreal Canada airport vehicle and keep the stars in your eyes. The Planetarium will inform you about stars, planets, events, and other important astronomy happenings.
Step outside under the real sky
The Montreal Planetarium not only offers outstanding activities and information inside, but also outside the building. The Copernicus Monument is located in Chaboillez Square just steps from the Planetarium. This sculpture is an exact replica of the monument in downtown Warsaw. Another outdoor attraction is the Sundial. The Sundial was created by artist Herman J. Van der Heide. Before entering the Planetarium, spend a few minutes of your rentals Montreal Canada airport vacation outside.
An affordable race to space
Countries across the globe have shelled out billions of dollars in their race for space. When you visit Planetarium de Montreal however, your visit will be affordable and fun. Admission to the Planetarium is $8 for adults, $4 for youth aged 5 to 17, $6 for students (with ID) and seniors, and children under the age of 5 are free. If you are an English speaking visitor, be sure to plan your rentals Montreal Canada airport visit around the English show times.
When is lift off
The Planetarium de Montreal blasts off at a variety of times throughout the week and seasons. Different schedules are available for summer, off season/winter, and the Christmas holidays. During the offseason (September until June), the Planetarium is closed Mondays. Operating hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12:45 until 5pm, Fridays from 12:45 until 5pm and 6:45pm to 9:30pm, and weekends from 9:30am to 5:00pm and 6:45pm to 9:30pm.
During the summer (June 21 to September 1), the Planetarium de Montreal is open Monday from 12:30pm to 5pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30am until 5pm, Friday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 7pm to 9:30pm, and weekends from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and from 7pm until 9:30pm.
Bring home your own star
A visit to Planetarium de Montreal is likely to spark your thirst for knowledge and exploration. If so, stop into La Boutique Planetarium de Montreal before leaving the Planetarium. The boutique offers extraordinary educational items including telescopes, star-finders, atlases, posters, games, and other decorative items. Fill your rentals Montreal Canada airport vehicle with gifts that are out of this world.
To start planning your rentals Montreal Canada airport excursion to the Planetarium de Montreal, feel free to visit the Planetariums official website http://www.planetarium.montreal.qc.ca/. This website will provide you with show times, events, parking information and directions, fees, and other important information. On your next rentals Montreal Canada airport vacation, visit Montreal's only intergalactic attraction, the Planetarium de Montreal.