Hvězdárna v Rokycanech

Location: Voldušská 721, 337 01 Rokycany · Pilsen Region

Category: observatory and planetarium

The Rokycany Observatory is a public contributory organisation with a long-standing tradition. It offers educational programmes for schools from nursery to secondary level, regular public observations and clubs. Together with the Plzeň Observatory it also operates a mobile planetarium that travels directly to schools. An ideal destination for astronomy-focused trips in the Plzeň Region.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 92 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 70 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: According to programme; schools by booking; observations subject to weather
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: Admission according to programme; please check the website for details.
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 92 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for nursery schools, lower and upper primary, and secondary schools. A mobile planetarium is also available for visits to schools. Topics: motion of celestial bodies, astronautics, structure of the universe.

Official website: https://www.hvr.cz/

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