Ogród Doświadczeń im. Stanisława Lema

About the museum

The Garden of Experiments named after Stanisław Lem (Ogród Doświadczeń im. Stanisława Lema) was created in September 2007 as the first educational park in Poland popularising physics. It is one of three branches of the Museum of Engineering and Technology in Kraków, a cultural institution of the City of Kraków, and its patron is the writer Stanisław Lem.

The garden covers six hectares of greenery at al. Pokoju. More than 110 large, original devices stand in the park, and visitors carry out experiments on them themselves. They are grouped into thematic zones: optics, hydrostatics, acoustics, mechanics and magnetism. In addition there are the Science Gym (Naukowa siłownia), the Out-of-This-World Playground (Odlotowy plac zabaw) with a six-metre rocket and slides, the Sand Planet (Piaskowa planeta) for younger children, and the Zapachowo zone.

The garden operates seasonally, usually from April to October; the 19th season ran from 20 April to 11 October 2026. For an additional fee you can use the planetarium (spherical cinema), the gyroscope and the bobsleigh run, and play outdoor games. The museum also runs workshops for kindergartens and schools, as well as birthday parties in the garden.

Highlights

• More than 110 interactive devices for physics experiments
• Zones of optics, hydrostatics, acoustics, mechanics and magnetism
• Out-of-This-World Playground with a six-metre rocket
• Planetarium (spherical cinema), gyroscope and bobsleigh run
• Outdoor games and workshops for children

Permanent exhibition

• Interaktywne urządzenia w parku – More than 110 large devices for independent experiments in optics, hydrostatics, acoustics, mechanics and magnetism, complemented by the Science Gym, a playground and the Sand Planet.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Muzeum Inżynierii i Techniki w Krakowie

Admission & discounts

Reservations of tickets are not required. Tickets are valid for 30 days from the date on the ticket, and no refund is available. Holders of the “N” Card receive a 50% discount on the standard ticket. Additional attractions require a ticket to the garden.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The website does not describe paths, toilets or car parking spaces for people with disabilities. The accessibility coordinator (dostepnosc@mit.krakow.pl, tel. 515 411 413) helps with bookings and planning the visit. Groups are asked to state the number of people using wheelchairs. The offer for people with mobility impairments includes a guided tour lasting about 2 hours. Guide dogs are allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

The garden has the Out-of-This-World Playground with a six-metre rocket and slides, the Sand Planet for younger children, workshops for kindergartens and schools, the outdoor game “Misja ratunkowa” (Rescue Mission), and birthday parties for groups of 8 or more.

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: al. Pokoju 68, Kraków.

Amenities & dining

Visitors can use the food offer (sub-page “Posiłek w Ogrodzie Doświadczeń”).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum rents out spaces; contact details for the person responsible for rentals are given on the museum's contact page.

Plan your visit