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After the usual visiting hours Copernicus is open at night for adults only. Every evening is a special event. Each has a different main theme. All of them offer entertainment, interesting programme and innovative approach to science. We have ideas suitable both for fans of humanities and exact sciences. Everything is close to real life and up-to-date. Apart from visiting our galleries, we offer additional activities: workshops, movie screenings, shows, games, lectures, meetings with experts, concerts and alcohol beverages.

Every evening consists of 10-30-minute interactive entertainment activities, happening simultaneously in different parts of the Centre.

Kolejka ludzi, kolorowe światło, człowiek na pierwszym planie ma założone dziwne gogle.

Kolorowe pomieszczenie ze stołami, pod sufitem wiszą kolorowe ledy, widać publiczność, która słucha prowadzącego.

Dwoje ludzi w ciemnym pomieszczeniu, jeden z mężczyzn jest pochylony nad stołem i przelewa coś do kolorowych zlewek.

The Past Written in Gene

Thursday, March 27

DNA contains information not only about our appearance and how our bodies function but also about who our ancestors were and where they came from. More than 10 years ago, archaeogenomics emerged—a field dedicated to studying the history of species based on the analysis of genetic material. One of its co-founders, Swedish evolutionary scientist and geneticist Svante Pääbo, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2022.

Attractions to Choose From:

Exhibition "Poisons: The Superpowers of Nature"

Where: Exhibitions (Ground Floor)
When: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Our latest exhibition offers a chance to observe representatives of 30 animal species. While none of them are cats, they all live in boxes. Their homes are equipped with glass panels, allowing visitors to get a close look at the residents, who are very much alive. You’ll see snakes, scorpions, spiders, frogs, and other creatures whose superpower is their venom.

Where: High Voltage Theatre (1st floor) 
When: 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. (eng) (approx. 25 min) 
Limited number of seats: 50 (“First come, first served” basis)

Have you noticed that a loud noise always accompanies electrical discharges?! How can the flow of electrons cause it?

During the show, you will see two Tesla transformers. These devices were built based on the theory formulated by that great inventor. However, instead of traditional solutions, modern electronics were used in them. This makes it possible to influence their work and the sounds caused by the high voltage they generate. Come see and hear a million volts that will tune into our play!

Caution: Due to the possibility of disruption to medical device operations (pacemakers, insulin pumps, hearing aids, etc.), people using such devices should not participate in shows and workshops at the High Voltage Theatre. The show is also not recommended for pregnant women and people with epilepsy. 

Where: Robotic Theatre
When: EN – 7 p.m., PL – 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. (20 min)
The 7 p.m. show is performed in English
Limited number of seats: 50 (“First come, first served” basis)

The adaptation of Stanisław Lem’s story is a tale full of passion, humour and violence featuring a beautiful but puckish princess and a noble prince with a heart of gold who is in love with her. Come and see the story in the daring interpretation of third-generation RoboThespians.

Protagonists will be speaking with the voices of Piotr Fronczewski, Tomasz Kozłowicz, Magdalena Różczka, Marian Opania, Wiktor Zborowski and Artur Dziurman.
Animations: Szymon Felkel

Gdzie: Planetarium (I piętro)
Kiedy: 19.10, 19.45, 20.20, 20.55, 21.30 (25 min)
Liczba miejsc ograniczona: 139

Jak wyglądało niebo oglądane z dawnego Faras w Sudanie? Macie okazję się przekonać! Wsiądziecie do wehikułu czasu w naszym Planetarium i sprawdzicie, czy przedwieczne nieboskłon różnił się od współczesnego. Poznacie także staroegipskie podejście do nieba i gwiazdozbiorów.

Uwaga! Aby wziąć udział w pokazie, należy zaopatrzyć się w wejściówkę:

wejściówki można odbierać przy przejściu do Planetarium (parter);
wejściówki na kolejny pokaz będą wydawane, gdy zacznie się pokaz bieżący;
decyduje kolejność zgłoszeń.

Bardzo prosimy o przychodzenie do sali projekcyjnej kilka minut przed rozpoczęciem pokazu.

Chillout Zone

On the ground floor, from 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM, "Piwo z Chmielarni" (Beer from the Hop Farm) is available. This is an opportunity to try craft beer on tap. Each evening features a different, new selection of beers – always fresh and original, chosen from the current offerings of the best Polish microbreweries.

You can also visit the café located on the first floor.

Live Music

Throughout the evening, music will be provided by Kuba Kozak – a cultural animator, host, DJ, vocalist, and beekeeper.

In his DJ role, he plays with conventions, organizing the musical backdrop for numerous events, including parties at Mokotów's DZiK and Balkan Potupajki.

"Lates 18+. Discover SAMSUNG" are organized in collaboration with Samsung – the strategic partner of the Copernicus Science Centre.