Fortress of Knowledge
Pevnost poznání
Pevnost poznání is an interactive science museum operated by Palacký University in Olomouc. Housed in a historic 19th-century artillery warehouse, it offers four floors of hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, and various educational programs for all ages.

🔬 Explore the wonders of science at Pevnost poznání, an interactive museum housed in a historic 19th-century artillery warehouse.
🧠 Dive into four floors of hands-on exhibits and experience a captivating digital planetarium.

Why Go

✨ Engage with interactive exhibits covering history, military science, nature, logic, and optics
🌌 Discover the universe in the digital planetarium with educational film screenings
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy educational programs, workshops, and events suitable for all ages
🏛️ Experience science in a unique, historical setting in the heart of Olomouc
♿ Benefit from fully accessible, barrier-free facilities

Cost

💰 Basic Admission: 150 Kč
🧒 Reduced Admission (children 3-15, students, seniors 65+, ZTP, ZTP/P): 100 Kč
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Admission (2 adults + 1-3 children): 400 Kč
🏫 School Groups (per student): 80 Kč (pedagogical supervision free)
👶 Children under 3 years: Free
🪐 Planetarium Admission: 50 Kč (in addition to main entrance fee)
💳 Olomouc region Card holders: Free entry
💵 Payment accepted in cash (CZK) or by credit card

Hours

🗓️ Monday: Closed
⏰ Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
⏳ Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 – 18:00
🎉 State Holidays: 9:00 – 18:00 (unless Monday)
🎄 Special Holiday Closures: 24.12., 25.12., 26.12., and 1.1.
🗓️ Special Holiday Opening: 31.12. from 9:00 to 14:00

Parking

🅿️ Available in the university campus area ('areál VŠ kolejí a menz')

Getting There

📍 Located within the Palacký University campus
🚃 Accessible by public transport: tram stop 'Envelopa' or 'U Dómu'

Accessibility

♿ The museum offers barrier-free access throughout its facilities

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museumscience centerfamily-friendlyinteractive museumeducationplanetariumhistorical buildingOlomouc