Regional Observatory and Planetarium of Maximilián Hell in Žiar nad Hronom
Krajská hvezdáreň a planetárium Maximiliána Hella
Fee required
Parking available
Cultural and educational institution with an astronomical observatory and planetarium, dedicated to sharing knowledge about astronomy and related sciences with the public, especially children and youth.

🔭 Features a 10-meter planetarium dome with a Zeiss Klein Planetarium 2P and an observatory with a Maksutov-Cassegrain TEC telescope.
📚 Offers educational programs, exhibitions, and public observations of celestial events.

Why Go

🌌 Experience a 4K fulldome universe with diverse programs.
🔭 Observe celestial bodies with powerful telescopes.
📚 Learn about astronomy through engaging exhibitions.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Programs for both children and adults.

Why Avoid

🎟️ Limited seating (60 places), book tickets in advance.
🗓️ School excursions fully booked for current year, only 2026 available.

Cost

💰 Programs have varying fees, exhibition is free.

Hours

🕒 Open Friday evenings for public, Wednesday afternoons for children during holidays.
🖼️ Exhibition open weekdays 09:00-15:00.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Free parking available in front of the building for cars and buses.