Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
The Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is a 40-foot in diameter, domed theater. It is in Davie. Its history begins in 1965.
A museum inside Davie
You can stay in Davie
Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is inside Davie, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 77–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL) has airline service, about 5 miles from Buehler Planetarium and Observatory.
Established in 1965
Buehler Planetarium and Observatory dates from 1965. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
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Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
The Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is a 40-foot in diameter, domed theater. It is located at the A.Hugh Adams central campus of Broward College in Davie, Florida. The planetarium uses the Definiti fulldome video system. It is the only public planetarium in Broward County.
Shows are held on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Admission costs $4 during the week and $6 during the weekend. Admission is free for Broward College students with ID. The observatory patio houses 20 telescopes, which are free to use and are available from 8-10 pm on these three show nights.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1965
Where to base yourself for Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
Places to stay start in Davie (18) and Fort Lauderdale (245).
- 1Hard Rock Stadium
- 2Nu Stadium
- 3Amerant Bank Arena
- 4Kaseya Center
- 5LoanDepot Park
- 6Chase Stadium
- 7Haulover Park
Miami Beach
81,594 people · 21% vacation homes
19 mi south of Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Buehler Planetarium and Observatory | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davie | in town | — | 18 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 110,851 | $463K | — |
| Fort Lauderdale | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 245 216 hotels · 11 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 188,677 | $487K | D− |
| Hollywood | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 128 88 hotels · 29 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157,019 | $411K | — |
| Miami Beach 21% vacation homes | 19 mi south | 30 min | 335 322 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 hostels · 1 campground | 81,594 | $557K | — |
| Dania Beach | 5 mi east | 5 min | 52 43 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 hostels | 32,791 | $320K | — |
| Miami | 21 mi south | 30 min | 197 167 hotels · 20 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels | 489,812 | $518K | D |
| Plantation | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 21 18 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 99,183 | $484K | C |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 46% vacation homes | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 46 39 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,280 | $681K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Also within 70 miles are these.
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw221 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
38 mi Stadium & arenaAmerant Bank Arena
Big draw421 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
521 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
69 mi Stadium & arenaChase Stadium
Big draw70 mi LakeLake Okeechobee
714 mi Park & preserveHaulover ParkPhoto credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Amerant Bank Arena: Yanjipy, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Chase Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Okeechobee: NASA, Public domain · Haulover Park: Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Buehler Planetarium and Observatory, answered
Is Buehler Planetarium and Observatory in Davie?
Yes. It’s inside Davie, FL.
When is the best time to visit Buehler Planetarium and Observatory?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 77–82°.
What is the closest airport to Buehler Planetarium and Observatory?
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (FLL), about 5 miles away.
Where should I stay near Buehler Planetarium and Observatory?
Fort Lauderdale (7 mi, 245 places to stay), Hollywood (6 mi, 128 places to stay) and Miami Beach (19 mi, 335 places to stay).
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