Name: Planetarium of the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw
Item: Planetarium of the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw
Author: Magda Piasecka

About the Planetarium of the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw

The Warsaw Planetarium is one of the most modern planetariums in Europe (opened in 2011, renovated in 2025). It’s located in the center of Warsaw, on the Vistula River boulevard, next to the Copernicus Science Center. The Planetarium screens films for kids aged 3+, teenagers, and adults. It’s an unforgettable experience for adults and children! All screenings can be viewed in the English audio version with headphones (and some in Ukrainian or Russian).

What is available in English and other languages

All films in the Planetarium have an English soundtrack. Some also have Ukrainian and Russian tracks. The recording is available on sets with headphones, which must be requested at the box office before the screening.
Headphones can be rented at the box office before the screening after paying a deposit of PLN 300, providing your ID card or passport number, or leaving your student ID or driver’s license.
The Planetarium is very friendly to English-speaking families – its website is all in English, it’s easy to find info about audience age or language options, and the Planetarium staff speak English.

How to get there

The Planetarium is located in the Powiśle district of Warsaw, right on the Vistula River bank, at the back of the main building of the Copernicus Science Center. Location on Google Maps.
The Planetarium area is within a paid parking zone: Monday-Friday 8 am – 8 pm (free on weekends). Please note that it may be challenging to find a free spot. Opposite the Planetarium is ul. Leszczyńska Street, which is outside the city zone, and fees are collected there 7 days a week.
By metro: M2 line, Centrum Nauki Kopernik stop (requires a 2-minute walk).

Tickets

Regular ticket: 32 PLN.
Reduced ticket: 23 PLN, available for children, students up to 26, seniors over 65, persons with disabilities
Tickets can be purchased at the Planetarium’s ticket desk or online (you need to register first, and you can use your Copernicus Science Center login). The best option is to buy online tickets in advance, especially during weekends when all tickets may be sold out in advance.
You can buy a combined ticket (Copernicus Science Centre and Planetarium), which allows you to go to the Planetarium via a special connecting route from the Copernicus Science Centre.

Sample screenings available at the Warsaw Planetarium

“Khrumka and the Magic Rocket”, age 3+. Khrumka, with his friend, Kippy the marten, visits the fairy forest school, finds a magic rocket, and embarks on a journey through the Solar System.
“Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival”, age 5+. Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they went extinct when Moon, a wise and magical character, asks: What if I told you there are still dinosaurs among us?
“Astronaut”, age 7+. How does one prepare for a visit to the International Space Station? What do astronauts do there?
“Dream to Fly”, age 10+. How many times have you dreamt of flying? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have wings? A film about the history of aviation – hot air balloons, dirigibles, planes, and space travel.
“Voyager: the Never-Ending Journey”, age 12+. Launched in 1977, the twin space probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 started their journey to reveal the secrets of the farthest planets in our Solar System. As both probes continue to navigate through the vast interstellar space today, they send back data to Earth during their adventures and enrich our understanding of uncharted territory.
“Dark Universe”, age 15+. What is dark matter? Learn how scientists search for answers to space-related questions. Get to know the Milky Way shown through the lens of the newest astronomical data.

Other information

Children under 3 years of age are not allowed to enter the Planetarium.
There is a café on the ground floor of the Planetarium building.
You cannot return to the show if you leave the Planetarium room (e.g., to go to the toilet).
The Planetarium shows are best viewed when the screening room is completely dark (otherwise, some projected stars are invisible). For this reason, latecomers are not allowed into the screening room.
The films screened in the Planetarium last about 50 minutes.
Some screenings are preceded by a live screening/introduction in Polish.
The seats have tilted backs, so it’s comfortable to watch the film no matter which part of the room you have your seats.
There is a cloakroom in the Planetarium.
Next to the Planetarium, there are Vistula boulevards – an excellent opportunity for a nice walk, not only during summertime.
After or before visiting the Planetarium, you can walk in the Copernicus Science Center’s roof garden (free entrance), offering a view of Warsaw. Opening hours: May 1 – September 1: 10 am – 8 pm, September 2 – October 31: 10 am- 5 pm.

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