For schools
Visit a variety of interactive exhibits, watch one of the fascinating 3D Planetarium projections, take a guided tour of the solar system or enrich your education with school programs in the biology, physics and chemistry labs. Each day, you will also encounter an accompanying programme in the exhibition space, which includes science shows, busking or demonstrations of the phenomena represented by selected exhibits. Plan an experience for your pupils, students and students that connects theory with practice and awakens their desire to discover. Contact us and together we will plan a visit full of discovery.
Offer for schools
Colours around us
The rainbow is the first touch of science in a child's world. We're going to make rainbows, learn how to make them move. We'll mix colours not found in rainbows and try what happens when we put coloured candy in water.
| Capacity | 15 pupils |
|---|---|
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (lower conference hall) |
Be well
Nobody likes to be sick. That's why we'll show you how to avoid illness in a fun way. We will see what food is healthy for our bodies, how to wash our hands and brush our teeth properly and why exercise is important for our health.
| Capacity | 15 pupils |
|---|---|
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (lower conference hall) |
Seznamte se, Blue-Bot
In this program, we will "play" with the Blue-bot robot. The children will try out the basic principles of robotics and programming in a fun way. The goal will be to plan the robot's route to school and complete the tasks on the cards.
| Capacity | 15 pupils |
|---|---|
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (lower conference hall) |
Earth and her friends
In the Planetarium, we will look together at what planet Earth looks like and why day and night alternate. We will see the Sun and talk about how important it is for our lives. Of course, we can't forget about the Moon and its close relationship with planet Earth.
| Capacity | 15 pupils |
|---|---|
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | Planetarium (3D Cinema) |
Astronaut's Adventure | NEW
Together we will find out basic information about planet Earth and what humans need to survive. We will think about which means of transport is best suited for space travel. Then we will show that everything is different in space - you cannot live there and an astronaut has to wear a special suit - a spacesuit. But what does such a special suit consist of and what to wear under it?
| Designed for | 1st-2nd grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 pupils |
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (3DP Clubhouse) |
How to generate electricity? | NEW
In this programme, we will discuss how to generate electricity from the sun, wind or even from the movement of water. The first half of the programme is self-paced - students and their teacher will learn about renewable energy sources and their role in the modern energy sector at the Techmania Science Center. Pupils will take away a completed worksheet from this part.
In part 2, they will work under the guidance of the teacher in the laboratory to explain the principle of electricity production by electromagnetic induction. This part includes theoretical explanations as well as simple experiments to help pupils understand the basic relationships between electricity and magnetism. Finally, they will use magnets to produce electricity themselves.
| Designed for | 4th-5th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils (12 + 12) |
| Programme length | 120 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Physics Laboratory) |
I ozobot
Children will learn about programming in a fun way. It is possible even without knowledge of complex programming languages. Let's give it a try! We will work with robots that will need to be programmed using colours.
| Designed for | 3rd-4th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils |
| Programme length | 90 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Workshops) |
Little rescuer
What to do if I need rescuing or someone else needs help? We will get to know the rescue services and try out how to behave in a situation where someone is injured.
| Designed for | 1st-2nd grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 15 pupils |
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Lower Conference Hall) |
Spheres of the Earth
During a guided projection on our interactive globe, students will learn about the natural spheres of the Earth - the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere and biosphere. They will learn about the structure of the atmosphere, meteorology, the water cycle and latitudinal vegetation belts.
| Designed for | 3rd-5th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 75 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (Science On a Sphere) |
Earth, Mars and the Six Brave Ones
During a guided projection on our interactive globe, pupils will learn many interesting facts about the Solar System. How many planets are there and how are they divided? Could we live on Mars? And why are we so fascinated by the "red planet"?
| Designed for | 3rd-4th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 75 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (Science On a Sphere) |
Animal flyers
How do feathers help birds fly? And why are butterflies colourful? Pupils will use stereoscopes to examine insect wings and bird feathers up close. Finally, they will create their own butterfly.
Pupils will be divided into 2 groups - each group will spend 45 minutes in the biology lab and another 45 minutes with worksheets and assignments in the Techmania Science Center displays.
| Designed for | 2nd-5th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 students (12+12) |
| Program length | 90 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Biology Laboratory) |
Astronaut
The film Astronaut introduces viewers to the training that astronauts must undergo before flying into space. They will learn how the human body reacts to weightlessness, fly through the International Space Station and discover the dangers astronauts face in space and the ways they can protect themselves.
| Capacity | 90 students |
| Programme length | 30 minutes |
| Room | 3D Planetarium |
We are intruders
The animated film tells the story of the search for alien civilizations and the chances of finding them. The cute animation will delight children aged four and up, while adults will be enriched with lots of interesting information.
| Capacity | 90 pupils |
| Programme length | 30 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium |
With animals about space
Hedgehog, hare, mole and owl are four friends who have gathered at the edge of the forest to explore a stargazing base. Everything is new to them, they've never seen anything like it, and when they see a rocket launch, they're blown away. No one has any idea what it could be, so they come up with one crazy idea after another. And perhaps they would still be arguing to this day if they hadn't met a clever little mouse who explained everything to them. And since the mouse has spent his whole life among scientists on a rocket base, he knows a lot about space.
| Capacity | 90 pupils |
| Programme length | 30 minutes |
| Room | 3D Planetarium |
Beyond the Sun and Beyond
The film introduces viewers to what is happening beyond our solar system. You may have heard about what is in our solar system many times before. But what if we took a look at other worlds? This film looks at exoplanets - planets that don't orbit our Sun. What do these planets look like? Are they bigger or smaller? Are they cold or hot? Could they be similar to our Earth? And how can we even discover such exoplanets? Find out all this and more in Beyond the Sun and Beyond.
| Capacity | 90 pupils |
| Programme length | 30 minutes |
| Room | 3D Planetarium |
How we change the world around us | NEW
Since time immemorial, man has been reshaping the world according to his needs. He cuts forests, changes the shape of rivers and transforms nature into great cities. In this programme, we will look at the consequences of human activity on its surroundings. We will explore how the extinction of one animal can affect the entire food chain and discover that soil is more than just dirt that doesn't need to be cared for. We'll also look at the cascade of events that are triggered when we cut down one tree.
Students will be divided into two groups, with each group spending 45 minutes in the biology lab and another 45 minutes with worksheets and assignments in the Techmania Science Center exhibits.
| Designed for | 6th-9th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils |
| Program length | 90 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Biology Laboratory) |
How to generate electricity? | NEW
In this programme, we will discuss how to generate electricity from the sun, wind or even from the movement of water. The first half of the programme is self-paced - students and their teacher will learn about renewable energy sources and their role in the modern energy sector in the Techmania Science Center. Pupils will take away a completed worksheet from this part.
In Part 2, they will work under the guidance of the teacher in the laboratory to explain the principle of electricity production by electromagnetic induction. This part includes theoretical explanations as well as simple experiments to help pupils understand the basic relationships between electricity and magnetism. Finally, they will use magnets to produce electricity themselves.
| Designed for | Grades 6-9 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils (12 + 12) |
| Programme length | 120 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Physics Laboratory) |
The cell up close
Although the individual cells are so small that few people see them, they are essential to our world and life itself. Together, we will take a journey into the world of cells, discovering the basis of all life through microscopes. Pupils will also take away from the programme a hands-on experience of working with a microscope, opening the door to further observations of the fascinating microworld.
Students will be divided into two groups - each group will spend 45 minutes in the biology lab and another 45 minutes in the Techmania Science Center exhibits with worksheets and assignments.
| Designed for | 6th-9th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 children (12+12) |
| Program length | 90 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Biological Laboratory) |
Into the depths of the International Space Station ISS
We will explore the only permanently inhabited place outside planet Earth. The International Space Station will open its gates to us. You'll learn why astronauts can't shower in space, why chips aren't the best snack and what to look out for when visiting the toilet. We'll explore the effect of the space environment on the human body and learn lots of other interesting facts about life in space.
The program can also be taken as part of media education, so be sure to have your cell phones ready to help us complete the atmosphere of the whole experience and be part of the space team.
| Designed for | 6th-9th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 30 pupils |
| Program length | 60 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (3D Cinema) |
Luminiscence
What do fireflies, sugar cubes and energy drinks have in common? All these things can glow! In Luminiscence, we look at how this is possible. We'll find out how luminescence actually works and use simple experiments to light up things you've never seen glow before.
The program is divided into independent work by students and their chaperones in the Techmania Science Center exhibit (45 min) and lab work under the guidance of the instructor (45 min). During the independent work in the exhibition, the pupils will get acquainted with selected light and optical phenomena. These are then complemented by laboratory work that focuses on the phenomenon of luminescence and includes both theoretical explanations and simple light experiments. Students will take away a completed worksheet from both parts of the programme.
Please note: The programme is not suitable for people with epilepsy.
| Not suitable for people with epilepsy. | 6th-9th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils |
| Program length | 120 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Physics Laboratory) |
Program the ozobot
Do you want to learn to program without programming languages? In our new program, students will try their hand at controlling a robot with simple commands - teach it to sing, make it run through a maze, or behave like a human. They will learn how to work with robots that can respond to colour signals or computer commands.
| Designed for | Grades 6-7 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 pupils |
| Program length | 90 minutes |
| Hall | Techmania (Workshops) |
Spheres of the Earth
During a guided projection on our interactive globe, students will learn about the natural spheres of the Earth - the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere and biosphere. They will learn about the structure of the atmosphere, meteorology, the water cycle and latitudinal vegetation belts.
| Designed for | Grades 5-9 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 75 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (Science On a Sphere) |
Currency exchange
Money is something that carries us through our whole life. So why not explore it a little deeper. The Currency Exchange programme was created in cooperation with CSOB to improve financial literacy. It focuses primarily on how money exchange works internationally. Children will understand how currency works, the difference between currencies and try out currency conversion in practice.
| Designed for | Grades 6-7 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 75 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium (Science On a Sphere) |
Earth, Mars and the Six Brave Ones
During a guided projection on our interactive globe, pupils will learn many interesting facts about the Solar System. How many planets are there and how are they divided? Could we live on Mars? And why are we so fascinated by the "red planet"?
| Designed for | Grades 5-9 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 75 minutes |
| Hall | Planetarium (Science On a Sphere) |
Astronaut
The film Astronaut introduces viewers to the training that astronauts must undergo before flying into space. They will learn how the human body reacts to weightlessness, fly through the International Space Station and discover the dangers astronauts face in space and the ways they can protect themselves.
| Capacity | 90 students |
| Programme length | 30 minutes |
| Room | 3D Planetarium |
Earth news
Let's take a look at all the natural phenomena our planet has up its sleeve. Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other natural disasters we'll go through based on how they're currently playing out on our planet. The program focuses on what the planet has in store for us. We use verified sources such as NOAA and NASA as our source of information and project using Science On a Sphere technology.
| Capacity | 40 students |
| Program length | 30 minutes |
| Room | Science On a Sphere |
Guided walk through the solar system
This live commentary programme introduces pupils and students to the solar system and its basic structure and divisions. They will also learn interesting facts about selected planets. The program includes an overview of what is currently visible in the night sky and students will also learn basic orientation in both the day and night sky.
| Capacity | 90 pupils |
| Programme length | 60 minutes |
| Hall | 3D Planetarium |
Hidden kingdom of mushrooms
Join renowned British biologist Dr Merlin Sheldrake on a quest to find an incredibly rare blue fungus against the backdrop of the Tarkine Rainforest. Merlin will show us some of the most spectacular and strange organisms ever discovered. Through time-lapse footage in a landscape that is largely unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Fungi can teach us how to survive through cooperation. In fact, these incredible life forms may hold the key to solving some of humanity's most pressing problems. With millions more species yet to be discovered, our journey into the secret world of fungi has only just begun.
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Room | 3D Cinema |
How a cell is born or about mitosis
During the program, students will learn about the cell cycle and cell division, which is the basic mechanism of growth and renewal of organisms. They will make their own native garlic root specimen and use a microscope to look for and examine cells going through different stages of division. By observing dividing cells with their own eyes, students will gain a basis for understanding other cellular processes taking place inside cells.
The program is divided into two parts of 45 minutes each. The first part takes place in the biology lab, and in the second part of the program, students complete a themed tracking activity in the exhibit, at the end of which a small reward awaits them.
| Designed for | 1st-4th grade |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 students |
| Programme length | 90 minutes |
| Room | Techmania (Biology Laboratory) |
Hidden kingdom of mushrooms
Join renowned British biologist Dr Merlin Sheldrake on a quest to find an incredibly rare blue fungus against the backdrop of the Tarkine Rainforest. Merlin will show us some of the most spectacular and strange organisms ever discovered. Through time-lapse footage in a landscape that is largely unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs. Fungi can teach us how to survive through cooperation. In fact, these incredible life forms may hold the key to solving some of humanity's most pressing problems. With millions more species yet to be discovered, our journey into the secret world of fungi has only just begun.
| Capacity | 35 pupils |
| Programme length | 45 minutes |
| Room | 3D Cinema |
How to book a visit
Booking a visit and selecting a programme
School group tickets are valid for a separate visit to the exhibitions in the Techmania Science Center building and the Universe exhibition in the 3D Planetarium building. You can also attend one of our school programmes, watch a film screening in the 3D Planetarium or 3D Cinema, or both, free of charge. The date and specific program or movie must always be reserved in advance and tickets must be picked up no later than 15 minutes before the start time or they will be forfeited. To make a reservation, select the date in our system and then add tickets to your cart for the exhibit tour and, if desired, tickets for the school program, the screening, or both.
Select the number of tickets
Book your programme for the maximum number of pupils expected to attend. This is important to us for organisational reasons with regard to the capacity of the Techmania Science Center.
We will adjust the amount to pay according to the actual number of pupils who will arrive with you that day. Don't worry, you won't pay anything extra even if you report a higher number of tickets when booking. We do not charge any cancellation fee.
Once you have selected the number of tickets, press "Add to Cart".
Delivery / payment method
When you are ready, click on the basket icon in the top right corner. Check that everything matches and select "reservation" as the delivery method.
Please fill in the "I am buying for a company" box carefully with your contact and billing details (school/company name, ID number, ...).
In the "Note" box, please always indicate the grade of the elementary school/school that will participate in the program, or the age of the kindergarten students. This will help us to adjust the correct difficulty of the program in advance.
Clicking the "Submit Order" button will successfully complete your reservation. A confirmation will be sent to your email.
You will collect your tickets on the day of your visit from reception under the school name, booking number or your name.
We will still adjust the actual arrival numbers on site so that you only pay the admission fee for those who have arrived with you on the day.
You can pay for your tickets by cash, credit card or by using the invoice we send by email after your visit.
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Do I have to book a school group visit even if I am only interested in a free tour of the exhibitions?
Yes, for organisational reasons, school groups must be booked in advance. Reservations can be made by email at skoly@techmania.cz, by phone at 734 283 922 or online at www.eshop.techmania.cz.
Is there a cancellation fee for students who do not show up?
We update the exact number of pupils/students on the day of arrival at reception, so please book the maximum number of pupils/students you wish to bring. There is no cancellation fee.
Can I book a guide?
The tour of the exhibition space is conducted independently, without a guide, in case of any uncertainties and questions you can contact our edutainers who will be happy to advise and explain everything you need.
Can I book a science show?
Reservations for specific shows are unfortunately not possible. The individual shows run according to the daily schedule, which is listed on our website. Shows are included in the exhibit ticket and can be attended by anyone.
How many chaperones can come with a school group?
There is no limit to the number of teachers accompanying a school group. And because without you, the educators, the popularization of science would not have such an effect, we offer you the opportunity to come to our science center at any time for free. This offer also applies to private visits. You can use any educator's ID card as proof of profession or bring in a form, which can be found HERE.
How long does it take to visit the science centre?
We recommend that you set aside at least three hours to visit the science centre. If you are going to participate in an accompanying programme, such as school programmes or film screenings, please allow more time.
Is it possible to pay for the visit by invoice?
Yes, this is possible by prior arrangement. If you are interested, please contact our colleagues at the reception - by phone at 734 283 922 or by e-mail at skoly@techmania.cz. We invoice retrospectively based on the actual number of pupils/students who attended the visit and then send it by email.
Can we encounter exhibits in the exposition that have any limitations for their use?
Yes, you may encounter elements in the displays that are not suitable for epileptics... Please inform all your pupils of the restricted use before each visit.
If we are delayed during the trip, should we inform the Techmania representative?
Yes, in these cases please contact us at 734 283 922 or email skoly@techmania.cz. It is important for us to know about program extensions for operational reasons as our activities build on each other.
What should we do when we get there?
Please report your arrival to reception upon check-in, where you will be asked to present your booking confirmation and your name. Colleagues will then unlock the cloakroom cages for you to drop off your belongings, and if you have booked a programme, representatives from the programme department will pick you up directly from reception. For booked screenings, please go to the screening room in the 3D Planetarium at least ten minutes before the screening.
Does Techmania Science Center organize project days?
Yes, you can join the Green Techmania - EnviSTEAM project with your class. You can find detailed information here or here, for example. In addition to this project, we also organise other thematic project days. Up-to-date information about upcoming programmes is first sent to schools that subscribe to our school newsletter and then available on our website, social media and e-shop. Due to limited capacity, early booking is recommended as places fill up quickly once a programme is announced.
Security
Persons with severe epileptic seizures should not enter the following areas and exposures:
- Projections: 3DP, 3DC, SOS - they can only visit the Space exhibition.
- Exposition Optics - the entire exposition (especially the Luminescence Room)
- Exposition IR - areas with projectors
- Tilted room - Edutorium
- Memory of the Eye - Man and Animal
- Vertigo - Human and Animal
- Digital Playground - Engineer
- Drug Manufacturing - Engineer (projector area)
- Hek's Kitchen - Upside Down (projector area)
- Create a Dam - RES (projector area)
- Solar Drive - RES
- Fire Tornado
We recommend that you consult with our team about safety precautions before your visit.
Do you need advice or help with booking for your class? Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.
