Observatory and Science Experience Center

Observatory and Science Experience Center

Observatory and Science Experience Center
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Science MuseumsObservatories & Planetariums
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The observatory tower of the Eszterházy Károly Catholic University can be visited. As part of the Observatory and Science Experience Center, you can also see the Camera Obscura, the Panorama Terrace, the Hell Miksa Astronomy Museum, the Science Playhouse, and the György Barna Optical History Exhibition.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Brad R
San Francisco, California, United States69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
If you have any interest in science or in sights from the top of town towers then go here. The fee was nominal for the walk up option. The guide we had narrated an English view of the city through the camera for us. Quite interesting sight. Note many stairs.
About 30-45 minutes to allow here.
Written April 12, 2024
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Zsolt J
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
It is great if you go there via solo or with friends. The Lyceum's tower we find the Observatory and Science Experience Center (old name Magic Tower).
There's the: Scientific Playhouse,
- the Miksa Hell Astronomical Museum,
- the Camera Obscura,
- the Panoramic terrace
- the György Barna Optics exhibition.
Also the Planetarium (can be requested at least 8 days in advance)
Written January 22, 2024
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Sándor Dörgő
Szeged, Hungary2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Family
It was amazing. English translation is avaliable. The camera obscura is an amazing experience. I highly recommend it.
Written September 25, 2022
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