Planetarium and Astronomical Museum Rome

Planetarium and Astronomical Museum Rome

The Planetarium and Astronomical Museum Rome was established in 1928 and then was closed down in 1980 because unfortunately they needed the building for something else. A new Planetarium in another building was opened in May 2004, in Rome’s Eur district after more than 20 years of waiting!

The Planetarium was established within the buildings of the Museum of Roman Culture where kids and adults can learn more about the history of the Roman Empire and walk around observing ancient ruins and reconstructions of building the way they used to be! Also, you’ll see the reconstruction of the Ancient Rome at the time of the Emperor Adriano.

Next to the Planetarium, an Astronomical Museum was developed with models, planetary dioramas and multimedia stations, which integrate the cultural and educational aspect of the planetarium. Let’s say that the two structures complement each other. Since the Planetarium’s opening it has continuously engaged in educational activities and increased its efforts to diffuse scientific and astronomical culture to all their visitors!

You will be seated in a comfortable armchair looking up on a dome cum screen, watching a magical show which is accompanied by smoothing background music. There is also a book shop inside which you can visit after you toured! 

Phone number: +39 060608

Address: Piazza G. Agnelli, 10, 00144, Rome, Italy

How to get there:

Autobus : 30, 170, 671, 714, 764, 765, 767, 791

Metro: B Line- Eur Fermi stop

The tickets cost Euro 8.50 for adults and Euro 4.50 for children age 6-8 and over 65. Kids under 6 are free of charge.

For exhibitions and special events free telephone reservations are requested! The number you can call is 0039 060608 every day from 9.00AM to 9.00PM. The free reservations will automatically be cancelled 15 minutes before the shows start. They have more shows to choose from so it’s probably better to have a look at their internet site before you go. The recommended visiting time for the Planetarium is 2-3 hours. I would say that you should keep in mind that this attraction is interesting for children!