The Planetarium in Prague is one of the largest in the world and the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic. The main hall, known as the "Great Hall," has a diameter of 22 meters and a capacity of 278 spectators. The state-of-the-art LED Dome system, with 45 million diodes, displays the most detailed view of the universe you've ever seen.
At the Planetarium in Prague, located in the Stromovka Royal Garden, you can literally touch the stars. On the largest projection surface in the country, you can observe the stars, whether it's dark or light outside, clear or rainy. In addition, you can enjoy films projected onto the entire dome (with a diameter of 22 meters), which will literally surround you. The Prague Planetarium features an interactive ESA Phi Experience exhibition, the Apollo 11 lunar module, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis.

Prague boasts the most modern planetarium in Europe

After a renovation and replacement of the projection system, the planetarium's dome, with its new look, opened to visitors in June 2025. The biggest innovation is the state-of-the-art LED dome, which replaces the original projection system and offers an unprecedented audiovisual experience. The planetarium is equipped with revolutionary projection technology that allows visitors to experience projections in a quality previously unattainable. LED technology offers a completely new way of projecting images – millions of diodes create the image themselves. This results in unprecedented contrast, sharpness, and brightness. It is also ideal for 3D projections. The planetarium offers a wide range of experiences, from licensed shows to original productions. Visitors can look forward to, for example, a puppet show featuring Spejble and Hurvínek, a film about dinosaurs, or a continuation of the popular series 3-2-1 Start!. In the future, it also plans to host concerts, theatrical performances, and other cultural events. For observing the stars in Prague, you can also visit the Štefánik Observatory on Petřín Hill and the Ďáblice Observatory.

ESA Exhibition: Earth from Space

The exhibition focuses on the remote sensing of the Earth using satellites. Thanks to them, it is possible to monitor even hard-to-reach places such as high mountains, poles, and oceans, to better understand the processes and changes occurring on a global scale. A global perspective is crucial for studying climate change, air quality, ocean circulation, population growth, natural disasters, and other phenomena. Use the global projection of satellite data onto a giant globe to explore your home planet. An interactive touchscreen allows you to understand how satellites help protect our planet using two interactive applications. In one, you can explore selected satellite images on the themes of air, soil, ice, and water. Thanks to data from ESA and the Copernicus program, you can see how the planet is changing over time and understand the long-term trends affecting the environment. The second application, "Mini Control Room," offers a behind-the-scenes look at the remote sensing of the Earth.

The relief model will transport you to the landscape of the Czech Republic and encourage you to reflect on climate change. How will this country, in the heart of Europe, protect its landscape and population in the future? The Planetarium in Prague offers educational programs, tours, and lectures for all age groups. The program includes topics from astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, geography, and other related fields. The planetarium develops the knowledge of students and awakens their interest in technical subjects and space. Observatories and planetariums in Prague operate under the brand Planetum, which brings space closer to you in various ways and provides you with even better experiences.

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