Museum · Warsaw
Copernicus Science Centre: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Copernicus website. Official links are under Sources.
Copernicus is free today, from 10:00.
- Also free: children under 2; the assistant of a disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: exhibitions, full price, weekdays, PLN — zł 48.
Calendar
Free days at Copernicus
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · from 10:00
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 10:00
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 2 days · from 10:00
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · from 10:00
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · from 10:00
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · from 10:00
184 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The rooftop garden is free until 31 October, then closes for winter.
- Tickets are timed - you can enter 30 min before to 60 min after your slot, then stay as long as you like.
- Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before closing.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaRooftop garden is free (May-October) · from 10:00 | everyone | 1 May-1 Sep daily 10:00-20:00; 2 Sep-31 Oct daily 10:00-17:00; closed Nov-Apr. Exhibitions are paid. | No |
| Free forFree for children under 2 | children under 2 | — | No |
| Free forFree for the assistant of a disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
Official prices
Copernicus ticket prices
| Exhibitions, full price, weekdays, PLN — Weekends/holidays 50 PLN; reduced 34/36 PLN (children, school students, students under 26, seniors 60+, disabled). Planetarium separate. | zł 48 |
| Planetarium show, full price (reduced 24 PLN) | zł 34 |
| Exhibitions + Planetarium 2D show, full price, weekdays (70 PLN weekends) | zł 68 |
| Lates 18+ evening ticket | zł 55 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (exhibitions, full price, weekdays, pln). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Copernicus
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–19:00 |
Exhibitions Mon-Thu 9:00-18:00, Fri 9:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-19:00; ticket offices close 1 hour earlier. 11-12 Nov 9:00-19:00. Planetarium has its own hours.
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FAQ
Copernicus: common questions
Is Copernicus free?
Copernicus is free for everyone rooftop garden is free (May-October). Rooftop garden is free (May-October). Also free: children under 2; the assistant of a disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs zł 48.
When is Copernicus free?
Rooftop garden is free (May-October). The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Copernicus?
Children under 2. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
How much is a ticket to Copernicus?
Exhibitions, full price, weekdays, PLN costs zł 48 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- kopernik.org.pl/en/visit/frequently-asked-questions · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- kopernik.org.pl/en/visit/ticket-price · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- kopernik.org.pl/en/visit/opening-hours
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