Fifty million Danish kroner. That’s how much it cost to build this incredible place. The Tycho Brahe Planetarium. A gift. A donation. It all started with a generous contribution from the Bodil Pedersen Fonden to the Uraniafonden. This wasn’t just bricks and mortar. This was a dream realized. A testament to the power of philanthropy and the enduring fascination with space.
Before the planetarium stood the Saltlageret theater. Now look at this architectural marvel designed by Knud Munk. Opened November 1 1989 it’s a unique blend of modern design and astronomical ambition. The Tycho Brahe Planetarium isn’t just a building. It’s a portal to the cosmos.
Inside you’ll find more than just a star projector capable of showing 4000 stars. The Tycho Brahe Planetarium houses the largest lunar rock outside the United States. Over 200 grams of moon rock brought back by the crew of Apollo 17 in 1972. Imagine holding a piece of another world.
A major renovation took place in 2017. The new Cosmos exhibition opened in 2018. It was a collaboration with award winning designers 59 Productions funded by the A P Moller Fonden. The exhibition is interactive and immersive. It tells the story of how everything that makes up a human being originally came from space. A truly remarkable experience.
The Tycho Brahe Planetarium isn’t just about exhibitions. It’s a vibrant hub of activity. Daily shows fill the Dome Theatre. Films take you on breathtaking journeys through the universe. Although many shows are in Danish English narration is available via headphones. During the summer there are usually several English language shows.
The Tycho Brahe Planetarium. It’s more than a planetarium. It’s an experience. A journey. A celebration of human curiosity and our place in the universe. A place where the wonders of space are within everyone’s reach. So step inside and let your imagination soar.