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Kyiv Planetarium 


Science and Kyiv go together. 
The Kyiv Planetarium http://planet.org.ua is a great place to leave this planet for half an hour.
Located in the square to the left of the Olympiska metro station exit, the planetarium shows 3-D edutainment films on its domed ceiling. The address is Velika Vasilkivska 57/3.  
The shows are not long, which makes it a perfect stop-off in between walking around the centre of town.

There are two kinds of seats. The deluxe seats are leather bean bags in the centre of the building which allow you to lie flat on the floor in comfort and stare up at the stars.
Built in 1952 this is one of the few places in Kyiv where you can still capture the mood of the 1960s space race. A large model of a space station in the middle of the hall helps with this overall look.
Not all films are space related, many are wildlife or environment related. 
It is open between 10.00-19.00, and shows run between 11.00 and 17.30.
What's your favourite science destination in Kyiv?
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