Teatro delle Scienze naturali e Laboratorio di Astronomia

The Theater consists of a Natural Science Museum with exhibition sections that include paleontological, mineralogical, ornithological and entomological collections. The ornithological showcase at the back of the hall recreates day and night environments, placing the specimens in their respective natural habitats. The Planetarium is equipped with the Digistar Lite Highlights system, one of the most prestigious systems, which revolutionizes the way in which full-dome astronomy is presented inside small medium domes like that of the Science Theater of Alessandria. This innovative digital planetary system makes it possible to view the sky in different wavelengths in telescope mode it is possible to see the universe, experiencing the effect of navigating on a spaceship, zooming in on a nebula or any other celestial body. It is possible, for example, to show the movement of the sun with respect to the barycenter of the solar system, access the 88 constellations, view the galaxies in 3D, simulate the lunar and solar eclipses, take a tour of the black hole in the heart of the Milky Way, show the vision of the sky and stars on precise dates of the past or future, access the real images captured by the satellites, to mention just some of the contents of this advanced software, with an exceptional graphics and animation system. The Planetarium of the Science Theater is one of the most modern and well-equipped, able to satisfy the growing demands of the public in terms of innovation in this field which fascinates enthusiasts of astronomy and others. OPENING The Science Theater is open on Sunday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Full ticket € 5 Reduced ticket € 3 – from 12 to 18 years of age and over 65s, university students with university card up to 30 years of age, groups of minimum of 12 people. Free admission: journalists registered in the Order of Journalists, visitors younger than 12 years of age, members of Torino Musei and holders of the Torino+Piemonte card, Banca di Asti Museum voucher, disabled people and carers, group leaders and teachers who accompany the classes for workshops, on inaugurations/events and concerts within the operational rooms. For more details consult the museum website. Accessibility: Entrance with ramp for visitors with disabilities and bathroom for people with reduced mobility.