Copernicus Science Centre
Copernicus Science Centre
4.5
Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
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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.
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Neighborhood: Powiśle
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- Centrum Nauki Kopernik • 5 min walk
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- HalcatraEdinburgh, United Kingdom483 contributionsSuper busy but fun!It is a great place for entertainment. Most of the visitors are kids and teenagers but I recommend it for people at any age. It is never too late to learn something interesting and have fun at the same time! It is not a traditional museum, but very modern, interactive one. A lot of exhibitions, you can spend here at least a couple of hours but be prepared for crowds everywhere - for me a couple of hours of finding for a space is rather tiring. Booking in advance is highly recommended to be able to enter without queue and disappointment.Visited February 2020Written February 4, 2020
- 1230lenaKyiv, Ukraine50 contributionsVery nice science center worth visitingIt is a nice experimentarium where you can touch and try everything. The center is rather big and has two floors. We liked the first floor more than the ground level - next time we will go directly upstairs. It is better to buy tickets beforehand on their website - the center has lots of visitors. You are sure to spend at least half a day there, so it is better to take some sandwiches with you not to be hungry - you are allowed to eat your own food on the first floor cafe zone where you can buy only drinks and some cakes.Visited January 2020Traveled with familyWritten January 6, 2020
- MarkW55Castle Douglas, United Kingdom470 contributionsIt looked goodIt looked interesting....but we couldn't get beyond the ticket desk. Having been told that it was busy at weekends, we reported in at 09:30 on a Monday morning. And were told that no tickets would be available until 13:20. A lot of school parties seemed to be booked in. I guess this is more of an educational centre than a museum, which is fine so long as they make this clear. It also meant that our 'Warsaw Card' with its 'skip the line' claim was even more of a waste of time than we thought it was. The Copernicus Centre is in an impressive new building alongside the Vistula and adjacent to the Planetarium - unfortunately, access to the Planetarium is also difficult on school days.Visited February 2020Written February 19, 2020
- TravellerGothenburg, Sweden181 contributionsNo goodWent 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.Visited January 2020Traveled soloWritten January 4, 2020
- sptorKlaipeda, Lithuania91 contributionsDon't get your expectation too highOur 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.Visited July 2022Written July 17, 2022
- jooona953 contributionsKindergardenMe 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 crowdyVisited September 2022Traveled with friendsWritten September 22, 2022
- Peter MLondon, United Kingdom1,438 contributionsReally Interesting for kids and big kidsWe 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!Visited October 2020Written October 6, 2020
- Maarja-LiisTallinn, Estonia1 contributionGreat place for also adults!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!Visited August 2019Written June 29, 2020
- Doncikas37 contributionsGreat experienceThis 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.Visited July 2022Written July 28, 2022
- 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
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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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sptor
Klaipeda, Lithuania91 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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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Doncikas
37 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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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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R A
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
It is known that rather often tickets aren't available as sold out. Hot to check? Call? But on weekends call center doesen't work. Check on website? It needs logging in/creating account which goes with error (the option of re-creation of password goes with error as well). Come and check the tickets at the place? Well, we'll choose another place to visit.
Another one detail: last time s really big part of the exposition was "under reconstruction". In such s case there should be an honest announcment at the entrance that the big part of the Centrum doesen't work. But there was nothing like that.
Another one detail: last time s really big part of the exposition was "under reconstruction". In such s case there should be an honest announcment at the entrance that the big part of the Centrum doesen't work. But there was nothing like that.
Written January 15, 2023
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EllaTLV
Petah Tiqwa, Israel24 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
Fun and cool for every age. Enjoyed it myself and my teens. Interactive museum where we everyone can find some topic of interest. In Covid times, some labs are closed, but all the other parts are open, and they are a lot. Wouldn't miss this place, especially if you are traveling with kids.
Written September 19, 2021
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2travellingDucks
Athens, Greece12 contributions
Dec 2019
a fun and very educational museum where adults get the opportunity toact like kids. many great exhibits/ experiments that cover multidisciplinary areas of physics, environment, chemistry, mechanics biology and many many more.
necessary to book your tickets in advance!
necessary to book your tickets in advance!
Written August 16, 2020
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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, UK166 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, Finland34 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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- Copernicus Science Centre is open:
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