The Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium is an amphitheater-style venue in Palaio Faliro, Athens, with a hemispherical dome and a program of science and space shows. Check the Foundation’s schedule and ticket information before planning your visit, as programs and prices can change.
- Location: 387 Syngrou Avenue, Palaio Faliro, postal code 17564.
- Venue: A 945 m² amphitheater with a 24.5 m-wide dome screen and 278 seats.
- Shows: The program includes titles such as “The Story of Earth” and “Beyond Earth.”
- Ticket basics: The posted list gives regular admission as €7 and reduced admission as €5.
What to expect at the Eugenides Foundation planetarium
The Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium presents shows in a large, seated auditorium beneath a hemispherical dome. Its 850 m² screen measures 24.5 m in diameter, and the auditorium has 278 seats, including four for wheelchair users.
The Foundation says the planetarium has operated since 1966; the New Digital Planetarium first opened to the public in November 2003. Its public program has included astronomy and science titles such as “Legends of the Starry Realm,” “T.Rex,” “The Stellars” and “Life in the Universe.”
Shows take place in a screening room, so plan to arrive before the start: entry is not permitted once a show has begun. The Foundation does not recommend its planetarium shows for children under five.
Choosing a show and language
Choose from the show titles on the Foundation’s program, then check the individual listing for the details that apply to that performance. The Foundation may change its program without prior notice, so a title you have seen mentioned elsewhere may not be available on your visit date.
For a family visit, keep the age guidance in mind: children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and the Foundation does not recommend planetarium shows for children under five. The provided program facts do not specify show languages, so use the Foundation’s current listing to confirm the language for a particular screening.
How to check show times and tickets
The Foundation directs visitors to its detailed schedule for show times. Regular planetarium admission is €7, reduced admission is €5, and group admission is €5 per person for groups of 20 or more.
Opening hours
- Wednesday to Friday: 17:00–21:00
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–21:00
- Monday and Tuesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
You can buy tickets online. Each ticket is for one person and is valid only for the date and time printed on it. Public-event tickets can be cancelled until the event begins, except tickets for public workshops; cancellations must be handled in person at the ticket office.
Before you go: Show schedules and ticket information may change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the planetarium from Piraeus?
The planetarium is at 387 Syngrou Avenue in Palaio Faliro. The Foundation names bus routes 550, B2, A2, 126 and 229, along with trolley line 10, as serving the area. Stops include Eugenideio, Onasseio, Iasonos, Trapeza and Chrysaki.
From The Alex Monte Kastella Santikos Collection, you can plan the outing using the Foundation’s routes and stops; the facts here do not establish a specific journey time from the hotel to the planetarium.
Accessibility and planning for families
The Foundation says the venue is accessible to visitors with mobility and sensory disabilities. The accessible entrance is at 11 Pentelis Street, and wheelchair users can move across all floors; wheelchairs are available to borrow at no cost.
Accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities are on level -1, and guide dogs for blind visitors are welcome. Outdoor disabled parking is available at 11 Pentelis Street. Indoor parking for visitors with mobility impairments is accessed from Ellinidon Street and requires advance arrangement by calling 210-9469600.
Greek sign-language interpretation and/or lip-speaking can be arranged in advance by SMS to 6985-903381 or by email to logistics@eef.edu.gr. For children, remember that under-14s need an accompanying adult and that the Foundation does not recommend shows for children under five.
Other nearby stops for the same outing
The Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre is another named stop in the area, and the Faliro Olympic Beach Volleyball Centre visitor information covers that venue.
FAQs
Where is the Eugenides Foundation New Digital Planetarium?
It is at 387 Syngrou Avenue, Palaio Faliro, postal code 17564.
Can you buy planetarium tickets online?
Yes. Each ticket is valid for one person and only for the date and time printed on it.
Can children attend planetarium shows?
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The Foundation does not recommend the shows for children under five.
Is the planetarium accessible to wheelchair users?
The Foundation says wheelchair users can access all floors, and four seats in the auditorium are designated for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are also available to borrow at no cost.