For the public

Public Outreach

There are two types of visit for individuals, families, and groups: standard or full-day visit.

All year round can be purchased the Standard ticket. Full Day ticket can only be purchased between July and September.

October 2022-June 2023: activities are concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays in October. From November onward guided tours for the public are concentrated on Saturday afternoons.

Upon request and for a minimum number of 10 people it is possible to do activities in the morning or afternoon also from Tuesday to Sunday. The calendar of activities from October to June 2023 is available at TICKETS – RESERVATIONS – STANDARD TICKET OCT-JUN.

From October to June, visits will be standard mode, two and a half hours on Saturdays in a time range from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, the starting time of activity depending on the season.

On Sundays visits will be possible only for a minimum number of 30 people and must be first arranged with the staff of GAL Hassin. We ask you to please send an email to prenotazioni@galhassin.it, specifying: the name of the group or association, name of a contact person, number of participants, number of children aged 5-10 and boys/girls 11-14, a contact telephone number, date of the visit. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

The From July to September, visits for individuals, families, and groups are organized during the week, from Tuesday to Sunday, according to the calendar proposed by GAL Hassin. Go to BOOKING to check the slot availability and to buy a ticket; if you wish to know the scheduled events (in English) go to the EVENTS section.

Given the large number of sections available, visits are of necessity thematic.
The activity in the Planetarium is an integral part of both the standard visit and the full day visit.

Applying for discounts. For groups of more than 30 adults, a 1 euro discount per person can be applied. The discount code must be requested to the GAL Hassin staff before making the online payment. To request the discount code, please contact: prenotazioni@galhassin.it.

Discounts do not apply to non work-related visits, except those authorized by already existing regulations.

Costs for the Public – Standard Ticket

Adults

15,00 €

Kids (5 – 10 years)

5,00 €

Boys (11 – 14 years)

10,00 €

Full Day ticket

Adults

25,00 €

Kids (5-10 years)

10,00 €

Boys (11-14 years)

20,00 €

Visiting Hours

For the Public

Sat

15:30 – 19:00

Weekly closing:

Sunday

Open

Standard / Full-day

Standard Ticket

Standard ticket activities include an explanation of the Space and Time Park exhibits and/or a visit to the Museum (based on scheduling) and a screening in the Planetarium. Length of visit: two and a half hours.

Entrance at at 5 pm.

The activity starts after collecting the ticket at the reception desk and ends at 8 pm.

Duration of the activity about 2 and a half hours.

Timetables

17:00 – 20:00 (from 2022.07.01 to 2022.09.30)

Full Day Ticket

Full-day ticket activities include an explanation of the Space and Time Park exhibits, and/or a visit to the Museum (according to the scheduled activities) and a show in the Planetarium. In the evening-night, a naked-eye explanation of the sky and observation of some objects with the remote GRT-Galhassin Robotic Telescope. Duration of the visit: about 5 hours.

First part of the activity

Entrance 5 a.m. The activity starts after collecting the ticket at the reception desk and ends at 8 p.m. Duration of the activity about 2 and a half hours.

Second part of the activity – Sky observations

Entrance starting at 9 pm. Activity starts at 9:30 pm. Duration two hours.

Timetables

17:00 – 20.00 (from 2022.07.01 to 2022.09.30)

21.00 – 23.30 (from 2022.07.01 to 2022.09.30)

Weekly closing:

Monday

Open

Schedules may be subject to slight variations depending on the period when the visit takes place. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible.
Full day activities or annual events (also with free entrance) are reported in the EVENTS section.

Applying for discounts. For groups of more than 30 adults, a 1 euro discount per person can be applied. The discount code must be requested to the GAL Hassin staff before making the online payment. To request the discount code, please contact: prenotazioni@galhassin.it.

ANNUAL CLOSING DAYS: 1st January, Easter, Easter Monday, 1st May, 2nd June, 15th August, 25th December, 26th December, 31st December.

WEEKLY CLOSING DAY: Sunday (from September to June) / Monday (July, August and September)

    Contatti

  • Phone +39 0921 662 890

  • Mobile + 39 329 845 2944

  • Administrator: Salvatore Norato

    Guided tour, Astrophysicist Luciana Ziino

  • Email prenotazioni@galhassin.it
    info@galhassin.it

  • Establishment corner (at GAL Hassin)
    independently managed
    For inforrmation contact: Federica Grisanti, mob. +39 327 441 084.

     

Methods of payment

Online payment by credit card/PayPal with immediate confirmation of booking and electronic ticket to be presented at the reception of GAL Hassin on the day of the visit.

For groups it is also possible to pay by bank transfer.

Information

GAL Hassin Foundation – International Center for Astronomical Sciences
Via della Fontana Mitri, 90010 Isnello (PA)
Phone +39 0921 662 890
mobile +39 329 845 2944

Office hours
– from Monday to Friday (June only): 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed: Saturday and Sunday

– from Tuesday to Sunday (July, August and September): 3.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
closing day: Monday

Administrator: Salvatore Norato
Guided tours: Astrophysicist Luciana Ziino
prenotazioni@galhassin.it
info@galhassin.it

Should we happen to be not available at the time, you can leave a message on the answering machine (+39 0921 662 890) or a WhatsApp message (+39 329 845 2944). You can also contact us via email to prenotazioni@galhassin.it / info@galhassin.it,  including this information: name of the school, name of a contact person, number of students participating, age of students, date of visit, any particular requests.

We ask for your understanding as we require your punctuality.

Cars are NOT allowed to enter the parking area. Parking is available outside the facility.
You enter through the pedestrian entrance (smaller gate).

For evening observations, we suggest you wear appropriate clothing (sweater/jacket) that will allow you to stay outdoors throughout the activity.

Inside the GAL Hassin Foundation there is an independently managed establishment corner where you can have a snack/lunch/dinner.
For inforrmation contact: Federica Grisanti, mob. +39 327 441 084.