Name: Orangery
Address: An der Karlsaue 20 a, Kassel, Kassel, documenta-Stadt, 34121, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 561 / 316 80-500

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Kassel

Orangery in the Karlsaue state park Kassel's green lung in the middle of the city centre

Landgrave Karl originally had the Orangery Palace built from 1654 to 1730 as a summer residence and greenhouse for Mediterranean potted plants. The magnificent building is located in the Karlsaue State Park and is home to the largest planetarium in Hesse.

Its programmes are aimed at educational institutions, people interested in astronomy, families with children and anyone who has always wanted to explore space.

Another highlight is the historic marble bath next to the Orangery. It is considered to be the last surviving late Baroque bathing facility and was built between 1722 and 1728 under Landgrave Karl von Hessen-Kassel.

The museum area is currently closed due to the need for basic repairs to the building.

The Orangery originally housed a permanent exhibition of the collection of the Astronomical-Physical Cabinet. The exhibition can currently be seen in small special presentations in the Hessian State Museum.

The Grischäfer in the Orangery is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11.00 to 19.00. Further information at www.grischaefer.de/orangerie.

Hessen Kassel Heritage

An der Karlsaue 20 a

34121 Kassel

Deutschland

Phone: +49 561 / 316 80-500

E-mail: info@heritage-kassel.de

Website: www.heritage-kassel.de/en/locations/orangerie

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Openings

Weekday	Time of day
Tuesday - Sunday	10:00 bis 17:00

Planetarium - Demonstrations
Every Saturday & Sunday - 14:30
Captain Schnuppes space journey
Adventure for children with illustrations
by Jochen Stuhrmann from 6 years
It's off on a fast-paced space journey! The good-natured Captain Schnuppe visits the planets of our solar system with his hyper-intelligent spaceship Argo.
Every Thursday & Friday - 14:30 & 15:30
and every Saturday & Sunday - 15:45
Expedition through the solar system
A journey to our neighbouring planets
from 8 years
After an explanation of the current starry sky, you will travel through our solar system and a little beyond its borders. Perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to astronomy.
Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month - 6 pm
Fascination on a small scale
Our everyday world seen through a microscope
from 10 years
The planetarium can also show very small things: The show provides fascinating insights into the world of microscopy.
Every Sunday - 10:45 a.m.
When stars die
Light years away and yet so important for our lives
from 12 years
Stars don't live forever either. The show takes visitors on a journey through time and space - to the end of our own sun but also to other stars.
Marble Bath -Opening times-
1.4. to 31.10.
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Public holidays 10 am to 5 pm
Museum night 2 pm to 1 am
Closed during the winter months.

Price info

Planetarium

Adults 6,00 Euro

Reduced 4,00 Euro

up to 18 years 2,00 Euro

Pupils 2,00 Euro

Group offer:

20 persons 100,00 Euro

Each additional person 4,00 Euro

Exclusive demonstrations 250,00 Euro

Exclusive screenings for school classes and student groups 98.00 euros

Registration at www.heritage-kassel.de or +49 (0)561 316 80-123.

Children under the age of 3 are not admitted to the theatre.

Marble Bath

Admission to the Marble Bath (incl. audio guide) is free of charge! A donation for the preservation of this unique room is requested.

Directions

The Karlsaue State Park is located in the centre of Kassel.

The Orangerie Palace can be reached on foot from the Friedrichsplatz stop in approx. 10 minutes

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