After being on hiatus due to the pandemic, ITB Bosscha Observatory is now open again with evening visits! This is the first modern astronomical observatory in Southeast Asia.
ITB Bosscha Observatory: Ticket Prices, Schedule, Location, and Opening Hours
Currently, evening visits are open to the public again. This allows visitors to observe celestial objects with a telescope with the astronomer staff there.
Want to know the schedule and ticket prices? Check out information on the location, schedule, and ticket prices of ITB Bosscha Observatory in this article.
Location, Opening Hours, Schedule, and Ticket Prices of ITB Bosscha Observatory
Location and Opening Hours of ITB Bosscha Observatory
Location and Opening Hours of ITB Bosscha Observatory
ITB Bosscha Observatory is located at Jalan Peneropongan Bintang No. 45, Lembang, West Bandung. This stargazing spot has been opened since 1923 and has just reopened after a 4-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
ITB Bosscha Observatory Ticket Prices
ITB Bosscha Observatory Ticket Prices
To visit ITB Bosscha Observatory, the ticket price you have to pay is 50.000 IDR per person. Special for toddlers, there is no additional charge.
The registration process is easy, namely via ITB Bosscha Observatory website. After selecting the desired session, you will receive a confirmation email containing e-ticket details.
Please note that registration for visits is only open every Monday-Thursday from 09.00-15.00 WIB. On national holidays and collective leave, ITB Bosscha Observatory does not accept any registration for visits.
ITB Bosscha Observatory Schedule
ITB Bosscha Observatory Schedule
ITB Bosscha Observatory schedule is divided into three categories, namely school visits, day visits, and evening visits. Each session will be accompanied by a guide who will explain ITB Bosscha Observatory.
Especially for evening visits, currently, only schedules are available for June-August. Check out the following schedule for ITB Bosscha Observatory.
School Visit
School visits are open to student groups (maximum 80 people) with a duration of 1.5-2 hours. Every Tuesday and Thursday, there are 2 sessions available at 09.00 WIB and 13.00 WIB.
Guided Afternoon Visit
Guided afternoon visits are open to individuals and families (maximum 5 people) with a duration of 1-1.5 hours. Every Saturday, there are 2 sessions available at 08.30 WIB and 10.30 WIB.
Night Visit
Evening visits are open to individuals and families (maximum 5 people). On Thursday/Friday every 2 weeks in June-August, several sessions are available.