Vzdělávací centrum Planeta Hlinsko

Location: Wilsonova 153, Hlinsko v Čechách, 539 01 · Pardubice Region

Category: science education centre

An interactive educational centre in Hlinsko about the processes shaping planet Earth. The exhibition is divided into the Lithosphere with minerals, the Hydrosphere with the journey of water, the Atmosphere, the Starry Sky, the Development of Life, and a Laboratory with microscopes; a model of the Earth and a section on erosion are also included. Interactive exhibits and school programmes are tailored to age and the school curriculum.

Why visit this place?

• The centre opened on 22 September 2023; the town of Hlinsko spent roughly 25 million crowns of its own money on building it.
• The exhibitions are split into Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Starry Sky, Evolution of Life and a Laboratory on the third and fourth floors.
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 63 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 59 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: planetahlinsko.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: According to programme schedule (weekdays preferred for schools)
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 150 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.9 ★ from 63 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for primary and secondary schools focused on astronomy, physics and informatics. Planetarium projections, experiments and worksheets.

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

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