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ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

Garching bei München, Germany

Explore astronomy beside ESO’s headquarters

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The curved exterior of ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre · Photo: ESO/P. Horálek · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card.

Your visit plan

Plan this visit

Choose your day; the official program confirms shows and admission.

Access
The exhibition is free; planetarium shows require tickets. The venue closes Mondays, Tuesdays, and the last full weekend of each month.
Booking
Choose a dated program online. Check special closures, including the last full weekend of each month.
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ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor CentreDates flexible · Admission separate

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Official dated programs

What’s on at ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.

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An iconic astronomy destination

Explore astronomy beside ESO’s headquarters

Combine a fulldome presentation with The Living Universe exhibition in Garching, near Munich.

A planetarium, not a public observatory

Dome presentations are the core sky experience; routine access to a research telescope is not part of this visit.

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The curved exterior of ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

The curved exterior of ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre

Photo: ESO/P. Horálek · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons thumbnail; no local edits. Display may crop to fit the card.
Astronomy displays inside the ESO Supernova Planetarium and Visitor Centre

Astronomy displays inside the ESO Supernova Planetarium and Visitor Centre

Photo: ESO/C. Malin · CC BY 4.0 · Unmodified Wikimedia Commons rendition; no local pixel or format edits. Display framing may crop.

Stella editorial suggestion

Make a visit of it

A suggested order for your outing. Adjust it around the official show schedule, opening hours and your needs.

  1. Pick a language and session

    Stella suggestion: choose your presentation first, especially if you need English commentary.

  2. Explore the exhibition

    Stella suggestion: leave time before or after the dome for The Living Universe; do not plan on research-telescope access.

Before you travel

Plan the real visit

Visitor facts are source-reviewed. Check the venue for current opening hours, showtimes, admission and availability.

Admission

Self-guided exhibition entry is free. Shows, guided tours, and events have separate booking arrangements.

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Booking

Choose a dated program online. Check special closures, including the last full weekend of each month.

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Visit length

Runtime depends on the selected show. A guided tour is about one hour.

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Pricing

The published standard planetarium ticket is €6.50 per person; other event prices vary.

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Show language

German and selected English shows; limited German/English translation headsets are available. Confirm your session.

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Age guidance

The venue recommends age four and above; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Accessibility & sensory information

The exhibition is wheelchair friendly. Contact the venue about suitable planetarium seats and assistance.

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Getting there

Take U6 to Garching Forschungszentrum; the venue is a short walk from the station. Parking is limited.

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Weather & program changes

There is no public observatory. Check individual special events for any telescope observing.

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Official evidence

Sources & review dates

Each source identifies the visitor details it supports. Suggested itineraries are Stella editorial guidance; confirm tickets and current programs directly with the operator.

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