Múzeum Mikuláša Thegeho Konkolyho
Astronomical museum on the grounds of the Slovenská ústredná hvezdáreň (Slovak Central Observatory) in Hurbanovo, with an exhibition of instruments and a tour of the historic building.
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About the museum
The Múzeum Mikuláša Thegeho Konkolyho v Hurbanove (Mikuláš Konkoly-Thege Museum in Hurbanovo) was established on 13 April 2006, when it was entered in the Register of Museums and Galleries as a museum of astronomy with nationwide competence. It is organisationally part of the Slovenská ústredná hvezdáreň (Slovak Central Observatory). The architect Milan Veselý is the author of the artistic and technical design of the exhibition.
The observatory grounds have existed for more than 145 years and consist of several historic buildings that still serve today: the building of the old observatory, the Heydeho kupola (Heyde Dome) and the spectrographic pavilion. It is the oldest observatory in Slovakia, and the museum aims to give visitors a comprehensive picture of the history of astronomy on the territory of Slovakia.
In the exhibition hall of the historic building there are period photographs of the park and grounds, the family tree of Count Konkoly, rotating star maps and a collection of meteorites from around the world. The visit also includes a tour of the historic building and, weather permitting, observation of the Sun through a telescope, as well as a programme in the digital planetarium.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition of astronomical and meteorological instruments
- Collection of meteorites from around the world and the family tree of Count Konkoly
- Tour of the historic building of the oldest observatory in Slovakia
- Digital planetarium with a dome 6 m in diameter
- Observation of the Sun in the Heydeho kupola (Heyde Dome)
Permanent exhibition
- Stála expozícia Múzea Mikuláša Thegeho Konkolyho – The exhibition of astronomical and meteorological instruments maps the history of astronomy in Slovakia and the history of the oldest observatory in Slovakia.
- Founded
- 2006
- Operated by
- Slovenská ústredná hvezdáreň v Hurbanove
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Reduced | €1children and young people up to 15 years, seniors, holders of a ZŤP card, holders of the Medal of Ján Kňazovický, the Diamond Plaque of Janský and the Gold Plaque of Janský |
| Children & teens | €1Children and young people up to 15 years pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | €1 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1 |
| Groups | €8 per personGroup admission for the whole programme (museum, planetarium, historic building): adults €8 per person; pupils of primary schools, students of secondary and higher education, seniors and ZŤP holders €4 per person; children from nursery schools €3 per person. One supervising teacher enters free for every 8 paying children. |
| Families | €20Family admission to the whole programme for 2 adults and 1 child; each additional child €3. |
| Complete programme (museum, planetarium, historic building) – adults | €10Reduced admission €5. |
| Planetarium – adults | €6Reduced admission €3. |
| Historic building – adults | €3Reduced admission €1.50. |
| Family complete admission (2 adults + 1 child) | €20Each additional child €3. |
The separate admission to the museum's permanent exhibition is €2 (reduced €1). The park by the observatory is freely accessible on working days from 8:30 to 15:00.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €20 · Family admission to the whole programme for 2 adults and 1 child; each additional child €3. |
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- Family tours & workshops
Family admission is available, and the planetarium programmes are adapted to different age groups.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 80 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The tour and the programme are accessible only with a guide. The maximum capacity is 35 visitors in the exhibition or in the historic building and 35 in the planetarium. Children under 14 may enter the exhibition only accompanied by an adult. Group admissions are booked in advance by telephone on +421 35 245 1102 or by e-mail at suh@suh.sk. |
