Opening hours
All year around
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
Between 1 April – 31 October
Also on Mondays 11:00 – 17:00
Closed on Christmas Day and
New Year’s Day
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Opening hours
All year around
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday 11:00 – 17:00
Between 1 April – 31 October
Also on Mondays 11:00 – 17:00
Closed on Christmas Day and
New Year’s Day
Address >
The oldest working planetarium in the world
The planetarium room and the impressive radar form the oldest still-functioning planetarium in the world. But there is still more to see! Discover Eisinga’s former wool combing establishment, astronomical instruments, a screening room, changing exhibitions and a focus on modern astronomy.
The current position of the planetarium
View the current position of the planetarium (and therefore of the planets).
The permanent exhibition
In addition to the Planetarium room, the planetarium offers a beautiful collection of astronomical instruments and a contemporary exhibition about our solar system and the universe. Other permanent parts of the museum include Eisinga’s former wool combing establishment and an extensive collection of historical astronomical instruments. Modern astronomy is also represented. Non-stop documentaries are shown in the screening room. Experience how Eisinga lived in the historic house and digitally browse through Eisinga’s beautiful mathematical and astronomical manuscripts! The interactive permanent exhibition ‘De Ruimte’ (Space) has been open to the public since 2016.
View our extensive interactive expo
How does a telescope work, what causes solar and lunar eclipses, and how much do you weigh on the moon? These and more questions will be answered in the interactive exhibition ‘De Ruimte’ (Space). Put the earth in motion yourself, let Eisinga’s radar turn, and look for the right answer to all kinds of questions.
Brasserie de stadstuin
In the mood for a drink or bite to eat after your visit to the planetarium? The cosy Planetarium Café and Brasserie De Stadstuin are both located in the former Van Balen coffee-roasting house, which is fully decorated in Art Nouveau style. After your visit to the Planetarium, enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with a sweet snack, lunch or dinner. Brasserie De Stadstuin is also a great location for meetings or events. For more information: Brasserie De Stadstuin, +31 (0) 517-382106, www.brasseriedestadstuin.nl
Planeten pils
A delicious ‘ice cold’ beer, named after the world famous Planetarium. With Eise Eisinga’s portrait on it, it’s a ‘heavenly’ beer.