Planetario de Bogota & Galeria Santa Fe (Bogota Planetarium & Santa Fe Gallery), Bogota

Located in the heart of Bogota within the Independence Park, the Bogota Planetarium stands as a significant cultural and scientific institution. The planetarium was officially inaugurated on December 22, 1969. It was the first of a network of nine museums that now form the city's Cultural Center. With its distinctive snail-shaped structure and a dome spanning 23 meters in diameter, it remains one of the largest planetarium domes in the world and a landmark of the Colombian capital.

Over the years, the Bogota Planetarium has modernized, adding new technology and expanding facilities. In 2008, for Bogota’s 470th anniversary, it acquired a new image projector and expanded exhibition spaces. Today, it houses the Space Museum, Astroteca library, a souvenir shop, a café, and an internet lounge. It offers astronomy conferences, concerts, plays, and rooftop telescope sessions.

Beyond astronomy, the Bogota Planetarium also hosts the Santa Fe Gallery, a key venue for contemporary Colombian art since 1978. It has promoted emerging artists through initiatives like the I Young Art Salon (1991) and the Luis Caballero Prize (1996), solidifying its role in Bogotá’s art scene.

The Santa Fe Gallery has evolved, relocating to La Magdalena in 2012 and later to La Candelaria before settling permanently in Concordia in 2019 under Idartes. It remains vital to Bogota’s art scene, hosting exhibitions, educational programs, and the Santa Fe Gallery Red Scholarship to support independent artistic spaces.

Together, the Bogota Planetarium and Santa Fe Gallery form a multifaceted cultural institution that merges science and art, enriching the intellectual and creative life of Bogota's residents and visitors alike. Whether exploring the cosmos or the latest contemporary art trends, this dynamic center remains a vital part of the city's cultural and artistic heritage.