Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Franeker

Name: Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Address: Eise Eisingastraat 3, Franeker, 8801 KE, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 517 393 070

#1 among attractions in Franeker

Top attraction, Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium is an 18th-century orrery in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands. It is currently a museum and open to the public. The orrery has been on the top 100 Dutch heritage sites list since 1990 and in December 2011 was placed on a provisionary list of future UNESCO World Heritage Site candidates. It is the oldest working orrery in the world. ()

Local name: Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium Established: 1781 (243 years ago)Coordinates: 53°11'15"N, 5°32'37"E

Address

Eise Eisingastraat 3Franeker 8801 KE Netherlands

Contact

+31 517 393 070

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Day trips

Eise Eisinga Planetarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franeker City Hall, Arkens, Martena Museum, Keatsmuseum.

~130 ftSW
Historical place, Architecture, City hall
Franeker City Hall, Franeker
1 min walk • Franeker City Hall is the city hall of the municipality of Franeker, Netherlands, one of the eleven historical cities of Friesland. The building dates from 1591–1594 and was built in Frysian renaissance style. The first stone was laid on June 24, 1591. The building took a total of three years.
0.6 miE
Windmill
Arkens, Franeker
15 min walk • Arkens is a Hollow Post mill in Franeker, Friesland, Netherlands which has been restored to working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 15710.
~490 ftSW
53°11'11"N • 5°32'32"E
Martena Museum, Franeker
3 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~940 ftW
Museum
Keatsmuseum, Franeker
5 min walk • The Keatsmuseum is a museum dedicated to handball. It is located in the city of Franeker in the Dutch province of Friesland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Eise Eisinga Planetarium open?

Eise Eisinga Planetarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Eise Eisinga Planetarium?

Nearby attractions include Franeker City Hall, Franeker (1 min walk), Martena Museum, Franeker (3 min walk), Keatsmuseum, Franeker (5 min walk), Arkens, Franeker (15 min walk).