Eise Eisinga Planetarium UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Planetarium Room is what everything revolves around ‘’in the Eise Eisinga Planetarium. The model of the sun with the six planets orbiting it still works. This makes it the oldest working planetarium in the world.
During your visit, you will receive an explanation in the Planetarium Room. This explanation lasts about 15 minutes. You can discover the rest of the museum, including the clockwork, at your own pace.
Permanent exhibitions
There is much more to see in the museum. Take a look at Eisinga's former wool-carding room and discover how he lived in his historic house. Admire his mathematical and astronomical manuscripts digitally and view the extensive collection of historical astronomical instruments.
Modern astronomy also has a place in the museum. The cinema room shows documentaries continuously, and in the interactive exhibition ‘The Universe’ you can learn more about the cosmos.