Over het museum
The observatory on the edge of the Petřín Gardens came about at the initiative of the Czech Astronomical Society, founded in 1917, which wanted to set up a people’s observatory accessible to a wide circle of interested people. The ceremonial opening for members of the society took place on 24 June 1928, and it was opened to the public a year later. In 1930 the main and western domes were added.
In 1953 the observatory became an independent cultural and educational institution of the City of Prague. After extensive reconstruction it reopened in its present form in 1976, and in 1979 it was merged with the Planetárium Praha (Prague Planetarium) and the Hvězdárna Ďáblice (Ďáblice Observatory). The main dome, with the unique double Königův refraktor, one of the oldest telescopes still in working order in Czechoslovakia, was opened after restoration in 1989.
Public tours offer observation of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars through large telescopes, a permanent astronomical exhibition with interactive exhibits, historical instruments and a meteorite museum. Since 2018 the observatory and the planetarium have used the joint brand Planetum. In 2020 the reconstruction of the ground floor with the Astrobistro refreshments was completed, and in 2024 the Zeiss telescope named after Rudolf König was put back into operation.
Hoogtepunten
- Public observation of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars through large telescopes
- Double Königův refraktor in the main dome
- Permanent astronomical exhibition with interactive exhibits
- Meteorite museum
- Screenings of programmes for children and adults in the cinema hall
Vaste collectie
- Stálá astronomická výstava a muzeum meteoritů – Exhibition with interactive exhibits, optical experiments and historical instruments, supplemented by a meteorite museum.
- Opgericht
- 1928
- Beheerder
- Hvězdárna a planetárium hlavního města Prahy (Planetum)
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | 120 Kč |
|---|---|
| Met korting | 100 Kčchildren aged 3–15, students up to 26 and seniors over 65 |
| Kinderen & jongeren | 100 Kčgratis t/m 2 jaar · Children aged 3 to 15 pay CZK 100. |
| Senioren | 100 KčSeniors over 65. |
| Mensen met een beperking | 60 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/ZTP-P cards pay CZK 60, including a companion. |
| Studenten | 100 KčStudents up to 26 on presentation of a student card. |
| Gezinnen | 320 KčFamily ticket for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children under 15. |
| Lectures and lecture shows – adults | 150 KčChildren aged 3–15, students and seniors CZK 130, family CZK 410, ZTP and ČAS members CZK 90. |
| Individual tour with a meteorite as a gift | 4.900 Kč |
Members of the Czech Astronomical Society (ČAS) with a valid membership card pay CZK 60. Discounts cannot be combined. Payment is possible in cash or by card at the ticket office; tickets can also be bought online. According to the Prague City Tourism portal, the combined ticket “Petřín” (observatory, Petřín Lookout Tower and the Mirror Maze) is valid for 365 days.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk: geen informatie
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
The website gives no information on step-free access; the observatory can also be visited with small children.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Bezoekduur | ca. 60 min. |
|---|---|
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 2 jaar |
| Gezinsticket | 320 Kč · Family ticket for up to 2 adults and up to 4 children under 15. |
- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Doe- en voelstations
The observatory offers programmes for children and interactive exhibits, and on Saturday afternoons an interactive physics show; a family ticket costs CZK 320.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
Stadion Strahov · 10 min. lopen
Funicular from Újezd to Petřín (upper station about 100 m from the observatory, currently out of service); bus to the stops Stadion Strahov or Koleje Strahov, then 10 minutes on foot; tram to the stop Pohořelec, then 10–15 minutes on foot along Strahovská Street.
Met de auto
Gratis parkeren
Free parking by the Strahov student residences (Jezdecká and Šermířská streets) and a small car park at the end of Šermířská Street at the entrance to the Petřín Gardens; short-term stopping for buses at the entrance to the gardens.
The observatory stands on the edge of the Petřín Gardens.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Café
- Museumwinkel
On the ground floor there is the Astrobistro café (also accessible without a ticket to the observatory) and a souvenir shop.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
- Ruimtes te huur
Planetum offers rental of spaces; details are on the website in the section Pronájem prostor (Space Rental).
Aanvragen & detailsJe bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
|---|---|
| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | A typical visit takes 45 to 60 minutes; a night observation may make it longer. Schools and institutions may visit outside opening hours by arrangement. An individual tour and a virtual tour are also available on the website. |
