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Autumn holiday at the Observatory: make your own constellation

Date
Tuesday, October 13
Time
12:00-16:00
Price
0€/child, 10€/adult
Age
4-14 years

At the Helsinki University Museum Flame's Observatory, children can make a winter constellation inspired by the exhibition. Planetarium visits let families identify constellations in the winter sky and run every half hour during the event. The self-guided craft station is open throughout the Observatory's extended autumn holiday hours. The programme suits preschool and school-age children.

Organizer
University of Helsinki / Helsinki University Museum Flame
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At a glance

Date
Tuesday, October 13
Time
12:00-16:00
Price
0€/child, 10€/adult
Age
4-14 years
Stroller-friendly
Partial
Accessibility
Partial
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Accessibility
The accessible exhibition entrance is through the red wooden gate at the Observatory's west end; open it by calling 050 318 57 64 or using intercom A1. There is no step-free access to the planetarium or towers. The exact craft-station location is not confirmed.

Plan your visit

Practical notes
The address is Kopernikuksentie 1. The craft station is self-guided; its exact room and planetarium capacity have not been stated. The Observatory asks visitors to avoid studded shoes to protect old floors.
Schedule notes
Tue–Wed and Fri–Sat 12:00–16:00; Thu 12:00–20:00. Planetarium visits run every 30 minutes during the event.
Booking notes
No registration is needed for the self-guided craft station. Planetarium visits run every 30 minutes, but capacity per visit has not been stated.
Price notes
The full programme is free for under-18s. Standard adult Observatory admission is €10, reduced admission €7; the Finnish Museum Card is accepted.
Age notes
The organiser says the programme suits preschool and school-age children. No exact lower or upper age limit is stated.

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Upcoming dates

Tue, Oct 13

Helsinki University Museum Flame / Observatory

Wed, Oct 14

Helsinki University Museum Flame / Observatory

Thu, Oct 15

Helsinki University Museum Flame / Observatory