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Families and astronomy enthusiasts seeking a vintage educational experience.
Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli
IT
Planetarium·Historic, Educational, Vintage
Established in 1930, the Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli is a cornerstone of Milan's scientific community. Visitors can experience the wonders of the cosmos through a classic projection instrument that has been operating for nearly a century. The venue is known for its vintage charm, featuring original wooden seating and a massive dome that hosts both educational lectures and kid-friendly shows. Beyond the stars, the facility houses a fascinating physical periodic table with actual material samples and offers unique souvenirs like real meteorites. While the presentations are primarily in Italian, the historic architecture and live musical accompaniments provide a captivating atmosphere for international visitors.
Established in 1930, the Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli is a cornerstone of Milan's scientific community. Visitors can experience the wonders of the cosmos through a classic projection instrument that has been operating for nearly a century. The venue is known for its vintage charm, featuring original wooden seating and a massive dome that hosts both educational lectures and kid-friendly shows. Beyond the stars, the facility houses a fascinating physical periodic table with actual material samples and offers unique souvenirs like real meteorites. While the presentations are primarily in Italian, the historic architecture and live musical accompaniments provide a captivating atmosphere for international visitors.
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Address
Corso Venezia,57, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Websitelofficina.eu
Phone02 8846 3340
Hours
Open nowMon
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM2:00 - 7:00 PM
Tue
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM2:00 - 7:00 PM
Wed
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM2:00 - 7:00 PM
Thu
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM2:00 - 5:00 PM6:00 - 8:00 PM8:30 - 10:30 PM
Fri
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM2:00 - 5:00 PM8:30 - 10:30 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sun
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Highlights
95-year-old classic star projection instrument.
Guided presentations often accompanied by live music.
Rare physical periodic table with real element samples.
Historic 1930s architecture and large projection dome.
Opportunity to purchase authentic meteor samples.
Time of Day
Lunch, Dinner
Occasion Tags
Family, Tourists, Educational, Solo
Reviews
4.7
Excellent1,8 K reviews
Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli in Milan is praised for its historic atmosphere and educational astronomy programs. With a 4.7-star rating, visitors appreciate the vintage charm of the 1930s architecture and the 95-year-old star projection instrument. The staff and guides are frequently described as knowledgeable and engaging, often blending science with entertainment through live musical accompaniments. Some reviewers highlight unique features like a physical periodic table with real samples and the ability to buy meteorites. A common point of criticism is the original wooden seating, which many find uncomfortable for the duration of the show. While shows are mainly in Italian, the venue offers a translation service, though some visitors find the phone-based system somewhat cumbersome.
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Location
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
