📜 A modern science center in Brno offering immersive planetarium shows, telescope observations, and educational programs about astronomy and the universe for all ages.
🌌 Home to one of Europe's most modern digitariums and Central Europe's largest 3D stereoscopic planetarium.
✨ Experience captivating 2D and 3D shows in the digital planetarium (digitárium) on a 17-meter dome with 25 million pixels.
🌠 Observe celestial objects through modern telescopes at the astronomical observatory.
🧘 Relax under an artificial sky in the small planetarium, especially during bad weather.
📚 Engage in diverse educational programs about astronomy and the universe, suitable for various age groups from 5+.
🎧 English audio available for many shows via headphones (100 CZK cash deposit required).
🔬 Explore the "Realm of Nebulae" in the Exploratorium, learning about stars and galaxies.
🔭 Enjoy an electronic lookout on the planetarium dome for detailed views of Brno.
🗣️ Some live show parts are presented exclusively in Czech.
🥶 Evening sky observations require dressing warmly.
⏰ Operating hours vary significantly; always check the official website for the most current program and operating hours.
💰 Public show prices typically range from 60 CZK to 250 CZK per person.
💸 Digitarium 3D shows: 200 CZK (basic) / 150 CZK (reduced).
🎬 Digitarium 2D shows: 170 CZK (basic) / 120 CZK (reduced).
🗣️ Lectures and observations: 150 CZK (flat rate).
👨🏫 School programs: 100-120 CZK per student.
🆓 Free entry to the exhibition hall and Exploratorium.
👶 Reduced entry for visitors aged 0-26, over 65, and ZTP card holders.
💳 Payments accepted in cash and by contactless card.
🗓️ Opening hours vary greatly by day and program schedule; check the official website.
🎫 Ticket office opens at least one hour before the first show and closes with the last show.
🅿️ Free parking for up to eight hours (with a parking disc) is available behind the handball court and Na Drakenu pub (GPS: 49.2023814N, 16.5865222E).
🚗 Paid parking is available in adjacent streets (zone C) on weekdays from 5 PM to 6 AM.
🚍 By public transport (MHD): Take bus x4 to Náměstí Míru, or tram 4 to Náměstí Míru/Masarykova čtvrť.
🚶️ From Náměstí Míru or the parking lot, it's about a 5-minute walk.
🧥 Dress warmly for evening sky observation sessions.
💵 Bring 100 CZK cash for headphone deposit if English audio is desired.
📞 Reservations required for school programs.
🚫 Arrive on time; latecomers are not permitted into the halls for safety reasons.
🚭 No smoking in the entire building.
🍔 No food or drinks allowed in the halls.
🐾 No animals allowed, except for guide dogs.
📵 Mobile phones should be silenced to avoid disturbing others.
📸 Photography for private use is allowed, except in the digitarium and observatory during projections.
♿ The building is practically entirely barrier-free, except for the astronomical observatory. Assistance can be requested at the ticket office.
🛅 Free cloakroom for coats and small luggage.
☕ Refreshments (hot/cold drinks, simple snacks) available from vending machines in the foyer.
🛍️ Visit the Astroshop for unique souvenirs, posters, toys, and publications during opening hours.
📶 Free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the building.