ABOUT THE SCIENCE MUSEUMS
The Science Museums comprise the Ole Rømer Observatory, the Greenhouses in Aarhus Botanical Garden, the Steno Museum, the Herbarium and the Public Lectures in Natural Sciences. The Science Museums are part of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Aarhus University.
The Greenhouses
The Greenhouses are part of the Science Museums at Aarhus University and are located in the heart of Aarhus, in the Botanical Garden.
Explore four different climate zones with beautiful flowers and impressive plants, or take a break in the café and enjoy the food and green surroundings.
Free admission.
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The Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is open 24 hours a day, all year round. Vehicle access is from Langelandsgade via Peter Holms Vej. Pedestrians can enter along several footpaths from the city and Ringgaden. The Botanical Garden is a wonderful place for a stroll or a run, with plenty to discover for visitors of all ages.
The Botanical Garden is also home to the Greenhouses’ wild backyard, showcasing Danish nature in miniature.
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The Steno Museum
The Steno Museum is part of the Science Museums at Aarhus University and is located in the University Park.
At the Steno Museum, children and adults can explore everything from astronomy to body ideals. The Planetarium hosts a Full Moon Evening every month, and every weekend at 12 noon and 2 pm, visitors can discover the current night sky. During school holidays, there are fun science activities for children and the young at heart, with staff, volunteers and students from Aarhus University on hand to bring science to life.
The Medicinal Herb Garden features fascinating plants and fragrant herbs, with guided tours during spring and summer.
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Public Lectures in Natural Sciences
The Public Lectures in Natural Sciences series brings you closer to the latest discoveries and insights in the natural sciences.
The Ole Rømer Observatory
The Ole Rømer Observatory is part of the Science Museums at Aarhus University and houses Denmark’s largest telescope. The observatory reopened in 2023 following restoration supported by foundations and other contributors. It has been transformed into a science park dedicated to bringing the natural sciences to life.
Guided viewing sessions take place on approximately 15 weekday evenings each month.
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The Herbarium
The Aarhus University Herbarium houses approximately 750,000 specimens of pressed and dried plants. The collection contains a wealth of information about plants from around the world, collected over more than 200 years.
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