Garden of Lights. Small World
Friday, October 25, 2024 - Sunday, March 2, 2025
Stanisław Lem Garden of Experiences
park Lotników Polskich, al. Pokoju 68
An ideal place for the youngest experimenters among us who feel the need to test “how it all...
The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Big Ben and even a Dutch windmill – figures inspired by the most iconic buildings from around the world will shine in the Stanisław Lem Experimental Garden at the Small World outdoor exhibition as part of the new Garden of Lights. The exhibition refers to world-famous miniature parks, but this time we will see famous buildings in a fairytale setting. Prepare for a journey through a world made up of colourful lanterns and tunnels of light that are accompanied by multimedia illuminations and sound effects. This is the perfect excuse for a family walk and a souvenir photo at one of the several specially adapted locations and, above all, for learning about and recognising the most important monuments and symbols from different countries and cultures.
"Karnet" 2024
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Stanisław Lem Garden of Experiences
park Lotników Polskich, al. Pokoju 68
An ideal place for the youngest experimenters among us who feel the need to test “how it all works” hands on. The Garden of Experiences has its patron in Stanisław Lem, and is a perfect place to learn the laws of nature by experiencing things directly, i.e. learning them with one’s own senses. Learning through entertainment stimulates the imagination and sensitivity of the visitor. 110 devices demonstrating phenomena from an array of fields, including mechanics, optics, hydrostatics, magnetism, and acoustics, are gathered on a space of around 6 ha (15 acres), their number includes Newton’s cradle, a honeycombed labyrinth, a voicepipe, stone xylophone, a kaleidoscope, a prism, and a whirlpool. Besides all those, the garden features two exhibitions: the geological Geo-gródek and the sensory Zapachowo, plus Lem-birynt: a green labyrinth with quotations from Stanisław Lem.
All the devices are presented in the Polish Aviators’ Park in the open air, which is why the Garden of Experiences is only open in summer (from April to October).
Tickets: PLN 21/14–17, family PLN 60
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