Copernicus Science Centre
Copernicus Science Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
The Copernicus Science Centre is one of the largest science centres in Europe. Its exhibition is divided into six interdisciplinary parts with over 400 exhibits. Music is combined here with biology, and mathematics with architecture. Science enters the realm of feelings, and the visitors themselves may become the object of observation.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighborhood: Powiśle
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- Centrum Nauki Kopernik • 5 min walk
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- bassman274Belfast, United Kingdom25 contributionsGood fun for everyoneLots of very fascinating, interactive exhibits. Initially I thought the place would be for kids primarily but there's fun to be had for everyone and plenty to learn for all ages. There is a large cloakroom and lockers here which is handy for short-stay travellersVisited December 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 11, 2022
- Drum_DaveyGlasgow, United Kingdom244 contributionsNice Educational CentreI originally thought this centre would have a bit on the history of Copernicus. Otherwise it is a good place for learning about science in an interactive manner. There were quite a few school trips during my visit so it meant waiting a while before seeing some of the exhibitions but you can see why it is popular.Visited January 2023Traveled with friendsWritten January 2, 2023
- Povilas KVilnius County, Lithuania4 contributionsGood for kidsMuseum was more about touching,feeling things. Light,water,sounds. My little kid liked few things, many things was not understandable. For adults - not a place I would highly recommend to go. It was all about how physics work. Many things in polish. Staff talks polish. Security is not polite at all. We lost glove and wanted to search, security answer was that there is no glove here. For kids there is a lot of things to feel and to know, which they haven’t felt or seen in their life.Visited February 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 17, 2023
- Brian B61 contributionsFamily attractionGood half day out if you have young children. Some of it difficult if you don't speak Polish. Lots of hands on demonstrations of scientific principals, not a whole load of in-depth science. I knew very little about Copernicus when I went there, I knew even less after visiting it!Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 29, 2023
- MikkoTampere, Finland24 contributionsGood in theory, mediocre in practiceFor a foreigner the first thing to notice is the lack of day to day information in Enhlish. A concrete example is that the planetarium ticket includes a note about not to be late, but the name of the movie is not available in English at all. The exhibitions are professionally made and include nicely English texts, but the personnel seems to consist almost solely of 20 year old youngsters who don't have professional deeper understanding and who are there just for the money. The futurism section of the exhibition was too full of text and video done in all cases exactly similar ways, it lacked variety and highlight. Plus side was planetarium show including a real presenter showing the simulated current night sky, so not just a movie theater.Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten September 29, 2023
- Diana TEgypt23 contributionsGreat just great 👍It most definitely is worth it and i highly recommend to anyone no matter of age. I stand with the belief that you are never too old to learn new things so this is perfect for both kids and teens and adults. Everyone. The museum is very interesting and it will take the whole day to see everything so make sure to get the time if you come here. I've been here many times because it changes once in a while :) A polish must.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 28, 2023
- CristinelRomania191 contributionsVery entertainingWe enjoyed a lot. Very interactive Center, you can do a lot of fun things there, you can easily sown all day long there. A lot of kids, we we’re enchanted to see kids play, enjoy and asking about real life and scientific things. For foreign visitors will be a little more difficult to acces all fun, due to language barrier. We watched Robotic Theatre, waited in line to enter and we had surprise that the robot’s performance to be only in Polish language. Respect but not for foreigners.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten December 5, 2023
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Traveller
Gothenburg, Sweden181 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Went there and there were no tickets. Had to come back later which I regret since it was more of a science workshop for children than a museum. Very few sign on English.
I also went for the Planetarium and the show. It was on polish in the loudspeakers and we who wanted english should use headphones. But the problem was that the polish loudspeakers were so loud that it was hard to hear what the English narrator said.
I would not recommend a visit to this museum, especially not if you are interested in Copernicus, because you didn’t learn a thing about his life and his achievements.
I also went for the Planetarium and the show. It was on polish in the loudspeakers and we who wanted english should use headphones. But the problem was that the polish loudspeakers were so loud that it was hard to hear what the English narrator said.
I would not recommend a visit to this museum, especially not if you are interested in Copernicus, because you didn’t learn a thing about his life and his achievements.
Written January 4, 2020
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sptor
Klaipeda, Lithuania98 contributions
Jul 2022
Our expectation for the museum were a bit higher than they've should be, that's an issue. This museum was so hyped for so long from left and right (acquaintances, friends et.) so it was hard not to expect something spectacular from it. So we both kids and adults were disappointed. Maybe if we hadn't visited anything similar to compare it with, our impression would be better, but since we were in AHHAA in Tartu, it was not the case. All members of a family unanimously said that experience in Copernicus Science Centre was not so fun, it seem to have more space, but exhibitions are somewhat scarce, and surprisingly, a bit less interactive. All in all it is solid science museum/interactive playground worth a visit, but just don't get your hopes to high, especially if you have been in similar venues somewhere else.
Also i better to reserve /buy tickets beforehand via internet, as it maybe the case that you will not be able to buy them on site for the same day to visit because venue limits visitor count and on busier days all maybe sold out.
Also i better to reserve /buy tickets beforehand via internet, as it maybe the case that you will not be able to buy them on site for the same day to visit because venue limits visitor count and on busier days all maybe sold out.
Written July 17, 2022
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jooona95
3 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Me and my friends were super excited to see this amazing museum! But immediatly when we arrived we realised how chaotic that place was. There is a lot to see and experience, but not enough room to do it. Everytime you were planning to try something kids were running ahead of you. How to explore the museum is not clear and the signs were not that good. Museum was too growdy and you always needed to whats your back so you don’t bumb in to someones kid. The museum would be very very nice if there was somekind of order where to go. It felt like kindergarden because of the chaos.
Plusses:
-So many things to do and experience if you have the patience to wait
Minuses:
-kids running around
-too crowdy
Plusses:
-So many things to do and experience if you have the patience to wait
Minuses:
-kids running around
-too crowdy
Written September 22, 2022
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Mikko
Tampere, Finland24 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
For a foreigner the first thing to notice is the lack of day to day information in Enhlish. A concrete example is that the planetarium ticket includes a note about not to be late, but the name of the movie is not available in English at all. The exhibitions are professionally made and include nicely English texts, but the personnel seems to consist almost solely of 20 year old youngsters who don't have professional deeper understanding and who are there just for the money. The futurism section of the exhibition was too full of text and video done in all cases exactly similar ways, it lacked variety and highlight. Plus side was planetarium show including a real presenter showing the simulated current night sky, so not just a movie theater.
Written September 29, 2023
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Peter M
London, UK1,438 contributions
Oct 2020
We had a few hours free so decided to take a look in here, No real queues and only a few people inside we managed to have a good look around.
Not too much waiting for the activities too.
There were a lot of activities for all ages and only a few minutes wait between each one!
Really enjoyed and highly recommend!
Not too much waiting for the activities too.
There were a lot of activities for all ages and only a few minutes wait between each one!
Really enjoyed and highly recommend!
Written October 6, 2020
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Maarja-Liis
Tallinn, Estonia1 contribution
Aug 2019
We were there for almost 6 hours and still didn't manage to look all the stuff - it was amazing and very interactive. In the end we were just tired cause the day had been long, but it never got boring :) Great for adults and you can find your inner child from there - great exhibitions and lots of interesting attractions. Reccommend!
Written June 29, 2020
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Diana T
Egypt23 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
It most definitely is worth it and i highly recommend to anyone no matter of age.
I stand with the belief that you are never too old to learn new things so this is perfect for both kids and teens and adults. Everyone.
The museum is very interesting and it will take the whole day to see everything so make sure to get the time if you come here. I've been here many times because it changes once in a while :)
A polish must.
I stand with the belief that you are never too old to learn new things so this is perfect for both kids and teens and adults. Everyone.
The museum is very interesting and it will take the whole day to see everything so make sure to get the time if you come here. I've been here many times because it changes once in a while :)
A polish must.
Written October 28, 2023
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Doncikas
38 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a great museum for kids aged 7 and over and adults. Nice activity for the curious minds where everyone can find some topic of interest.
Usually, tickets for the museum are sold out. So if you want to visit this science center, it is advisable to book the tickets beforehand.
Usually, tickets for the museum are sold out. So if you want to visit this science center, it is advisable to book the tickets beforehand.
Written July 28, 2022
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Cristinel
Romania191 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We enjoyed a lot. Very interactive Center, you can do a lot of fun things there, you can easily sown all day long there. A lot of kids, we we’re enchanted to see kids play, enjoy and asking about real life and scientific things.
For foreign visitors will be a little more difficult to acces all fun, due to language barrier. We watched Robotic Theatre, waited in line to enter and we had surprise that the robot’s performance to be only in Polish language. Respect but not for foreigners.
For foreign visitors will be a little more difficult to acces all fun, due to language barrier. We watched Robotic Theatre, waited in line to enter and we had surprise that the robot’s performance to be only in Polish language. Respect but not for foreigners.
Written December 5, 2023
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Povilas K
Vilnius County, Lithuania4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Museum was more about touching,feeling things. Light,water,sounds. My little kid liked few things, many things was not understandable. For adults - not a place I would highly recommend to go. It was all about how physics work. Many things in polish. Staff talks polish. Security is not polite at all. We lost glove and wanted to search, security answer was that there is no glove here. For kids there is a lot of things to feel and to know, which they haven’t felt or seen in their life.
Written February 18, 2023
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Mantas D
58 contributions
Hey,
So, this centre is included in the Warsaw city pass, does it include movie tickets or it has to be a separate purchase?
Przemek
Garwolin, Poland
Do której można zwiedzać obiekt? Opłaca się kupić bilet na godzinę 17:40?
Beata K
Warsaw, Poland10 contributions
Oficjalnie na stronie, godz. Otwarcia do 18.00 w weekend do 19, ale może jest jakaś zmiana ze względu na sytuację. Uważam, że 17.40 to za późno. My byliśmy od 12.00 I zeszło nam się do 17.00 żeby tak na spokojnie wszystko obejrzeć. Potem poszliśmy do planetarium na film"Na skrzydłach marzeń" piękny film warto obejrzeć.Polecam
For how many people is family ticket if i have big family
Bluenosedolphin123
29 contributions
Check the website for this information but I believe they only sell individual tickets at about 33PLN for adults and children are a few PLN less.
Dom_Smith12
Birmingham, UK167 contributions
Thinking of visiting here... is it suitable for two teenage boys, aged 16 and 18 (with a strong interest in science)
Thanks in advance!
Henri K
Turku, Finland35 contributions
I would say that the place is focused to little bit younger. Still I would recommend to visit there. Nice building with lots to see, worth of visit.
orly d
14 contributions
Is the museum will be open on Sunday 22.4.2019?
And on what hours?
Is there anything to do for 16.5 years old boy?
Marta Tymowska-Malec
Krakow, Poland54 contributions
Ask on their webside :)
Jaki czas zajmuje wizyta w planetarium
Wieslawa M
1,515 contributions
zależy od zainteresowania osoby uczestniczącej. Mogą to być 3 - 4 godziny, ale równie dobrze może to być cały dzień. Niektórzy będą tam wracać po kilka razy i na pewno będą mieli co robić. Bardzo ciekawe miejsce gdzie można uczestniczyć w wielu eksperymentach.
MrsCrossey
Lurgan, UK180 contributions
Hi would this museum be fun for a 2 year old? Or would they be too young? Thanks
A M
Kyiv, Ukraine105 contributions
Too young. There are a couple of expositions that would attract his/her attention but that's about it.
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