In a hall of over 300 m2 and under a dome of 14 metres a perfect reproduction of the night sky is projected with the obits of the Sun, the Moon and the planets mapped out within the Zodiac, the Milky Way and all among 4500 stars.
Three digital projectors also allow for the positioning of actual missions underway in deep space in three-dimensions and in real time.
The Rome Planetarium offers a vast programme of live shows, conferences, events and star gazing for all interest groups with the aim of getting you closer to the marvels of the sky and of going deeper into their secrets.
The Astronomy Museum takes visitors on a journey from the Earth into the Universe via the broad themes of space, time and the origin of the elements with large scale models of the planets, diorama and interactive multimedia with astro videogames.
Each month has a new programme of shows. Here is August’s:
INFO
Rome Planetarium
Piazza Giovanni Agnelli, 10
Tel: +39 060608 Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Web: www.planetarioroma.it
Email: planetario@comune.roma.it
TIMES
Tues - Fri 9:30, 11:00 & 12:30 am.
Sat & Sun 9:30, 11:00, 12:30 am & 3:00, 4:00, 5:30 pm.
Telephone booking should be made at least 15 minutes before the start of each show.
Weekday shows at 9:30 and 11:00 are for schools groups.
Closed on Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May & 25 Dec.
COSTS
Full: € 6.50 - € 8.50
Concessions: Under 18s and Over 65s: € 4.50
Schools: € 4.50
Booking fee: € 1.00
Please note for children’s show and at weekend there is heavy demand so you are strongly recommended to make a booking especially if you are in a group. Call +39 060608 seven days a week from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Ticket prices:
1 Planetarium show + Astronomy Museum
€ 6.50 - full
€ 4.50 - Schools, Under 18s and Over 65s
Under 6s go free.
1 Planetarium show + Astronomic Museum + The Museum of Roman Civilization
€ 8.50 full
€ 4.50 schools, Under 18s and Over 65s
Under 6s go free.
4 Star mini season ticket
With the mini-season ticket you can see 4 shows for the price of 3.
€ 19.50 full (instead of € 26.00)
€ 13.50 concessions (instead of € 18.00)
After the first show the ticket is valid for 6 months. It also allows holders a discount of 10% at museums under municipal council management and a 10% discount at their bookshops.
Telephone booking:
For individuals and groups: +39 060608 Mon – Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm.
For schools: +39 06 42888888 (Mon - Fri 9:00 am -6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm).
On arrival with a booking do not queue but instead go straight to the cash desk.
