Eugenides Planetarium
Digital planetarium with a 24.5 m dome and a Science and Technology Exhibition with interactive exhibits at the Eugenides Foundation.
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About the museum
The first planetarium in Greece was founded in 1966 by the Eugenides Foundation, with the aim of spreading the achievements of science and technology in an impressive and entertaining way. The Foundation is based on the will of the national benefactor Evgenios Evgenidis, who wished to improve scientific and technical education in the country.
In 2003 the old planetarium was replaced by the New Digital Planetarium, which opened to the public for the first time in November of that year. It is an amphitheatre of 945 m² with 278 seats, surrounded by a hemispherical dome 24.5 m in diameter. The digital projection system covers the entire surface of the dome and presents shows on astronomy and other exact sciences.
The same building houses the Science and Technology Centre, with the Science and Technology Exhibition, experiment demonstrations and workshops in the UTech Lab. Collections of physics experiments dating from 1966 are also presented. The activities are aimed at schools, families and adults.
Highlights
- Digital dome 24.5 m in diameter with 278 seats
- Shows on astronomy and other sciences for the public and schools
- Science and Technology Exhibition with interactive exhibits
- Experiment demonstrations and workshops in the UTech Lab
- Collections of physics experiments since 1966
Permanent exhibitions
- Ψηφιακές προβολές Πλανηταρίου – Shows in the digital dome on astronomy, space and other sciences, for adults, children and schools.
- Έκθεση Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας – Interactive exhibits on physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computing and robotics in the Science and Technology Centre.
- Founded
- 1966
- Operated by
- Ίδρυμα Ευγενίδου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Children, pupils, students, soldiers, families with three or more children, large families, people over 65, unemployed people and holders of the European Youth Card. |
| Children & teens | €5Reduced ticket for children. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Admission for people with disabilities and their companion is free; bookings are made by phone on +30 210 946 9641. |
| Students & apprentices | €5 |
| Groups (20+ people) | €5 per personPrice per person for groups of 20 or more. |
| Experiment demonstrations – full-price ticket | €8 |
| Experiment demonstrations – reduced ticket | €6 |
| Schools (Planetarium shows and Science and Technology Exhibition) | €4One accompanying teacher per 20 pupils enters free of charge. |
The prices of €7 (full) and €5 (reduced) apply to the digital shows at the Planetarium and to the Science and Technology Exhibition. When buying tickets for two or more shows on the same day, the discount is €1 per show. Journalists and teachers enter free of charge on presentation of a card, subject to availability.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The venues are accessible on all floors for wheelchair users, with the entrance from 11 Pentelis Street. Wheelchairs are lent free of charge. The Planetarium and the amphitheatre have spaces for wheelchairs. Toilets for people with disabilities are on level -1. Interpretation in Greek Sign Language or lip-reading is possible if arranged in advance at logistics@eef.edu.gr.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities
The programme includes planetarium shows for children and families, workshops and science events. Baby changing facilities are on level -1.
Getting there & parking
By car
Outdoor signposted parking space for disabled drivers at 11 Pentelis Street; inside the building there is space for vehicles of people with mobility impairments (entrance from Ellinidon Street), by arrangement on +30 210 946 9600.
- Accessible parking
The public entrance is at 11 Pentelis Street.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The building houses the Caeleste Café and the CelesteShop, selling games, scientific items and souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Bookings for school and other groups are made by phone on +30 210 946 9641 (Monday–Friday 09:30–16:30). Groups must be on site half an hour before the start of the activity; entry is not permitted once it has started. |
