It is situated on the plateau below the Danube slope of the hill, in the immediate vicinity of the remains of the medieval Lower town's Eastern Gate complex.

[2] In order for the building to function as the planetarium, in the halovat, a central section of the hamam, an independent circular structure was constructed.

During the festivities which marked the 50 years of the planetarium in 2019, the facility was renewed with the new projector which would allow the video wall projections.

Also the planetarium was partially renovated as the lead roof panels deteriorated in time.

[2] Though open for visitors and regularly used for lectures, the planetarium was not maintained properly, and by 2022 visibly deteriorated.

[2] The main visitors to the planetarium are students of Belgrade primary and high schools.