Planetario di Milano

Planetario di Milano
Planetario di Milano
Planetario di Milano
Planetario di Milano
Planetario di Milano


Kids and adults alike will be amazed at the wonder of space as they learn and have fun watching mesmerizing star shows in an elegant 1920s building.

Since 1930, the Planetario di Milano has been bringing the wonder of outer space to the center of Milan. Set in the beautiful Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli, a stone’s throw from the Natural History Museum, the planetarium’s neoclassical structure is as much worth visiting as the shows that go on inside. Visit Planetario di Milano early to be able to appreciate the beauty of the building, which was modeled on Rome’s Pantheon, before joining the crowds in the central atrium, voices hushed as the lights fall and the glory of the night sky is projected onto the cupola.

Stroll down the paths of the Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli towards the octagonal structure, which evokes the glories of Rome, both ancient and modern. Before going in, look for the statue of the astronomer Roger Boschovich, which is located nearby.

Buy an entry ticket, then walk up the external staircase that leads to the atrium. At the top, notice the classical columns that support the pediment, fusing together ancient worship of stars with modern science.

In the presentation room, take a seat in the ingenious swiveling wood chairs that the Italian publisher Ulrico Hoepli installed here when he donated the planetarium to the city in 1930. See the lights dim slowly as the presenter begins to speak, constellations flashing up in the 360-degree space. Practice Italian by following the lecture or kids’ presentations, which weave in fairytales, or just appreciate the lights and stars swooping by.

The Planetario di Milano is located in central Milan, right next to the Porta Venezia and its subway stop. Access to the planetarium is easy from almost anywhere in the city. Take the subway from Milano Centrale in about 15 minutes, walk in 20 minutes or drive in 10 minutes. The Duomo is a 20-minute walk or 5-minute subway ride away.

The planetarium is open daily, but shows are not always open to the general public so be sure to call ahead. Book tickets online or from the ticket booth, which opens 45 minutes before each presentation.

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