A Night in the Garden – Evening Tour and Stargazing

Does the Polish Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden in Powsin fall asleep after sunset? Quite the opposite—at night, it reveals a different side of itself. We invite you to „A Night in the Garden,” where you’ll have the chance to discover the Garden in its evening setting, listen to the sounds of nature, and gaze at the starry sky far from the hustle and bustle of the city—and maybe even catch a glimpse of the Perseids.  August 12–15  Event times: 8:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.  Admission to the event is included with a ticket to the Garden. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office until 7:30 p.m.; after that, tickets are available only online During the event, you can choose how you’d like to spend the evening—join a guided walk with an educator or simply stroll through the Garden on your own and visit the night sky observation area. However, it’s worth planning your visit a little earlier—that way, you can first explore the Garden in broad daylight and then watch how it changes after sunset. Evening Walk with an Educator From August 12–15, a walk with an educator will depart daily at 9:00 p.m. from the patio by the main entrance. In a small group of up to 25 people, participants will explore the Garden after dark, learn how its character changes at night, and discover what skills are needed to navigate nighttime forests, meadows, and wilderness on their own. The walk will last about 2 hours and will end at the night sky observation area. The walk takes place by natural light, without flashlights. Children may participate only when accompanied by an adult guardian.  Advance registration is required for the walk at: warsztaty@ob.pan.pl Independent Exploration and Stargazing You don’t have to join the walk to take part in the event. Until 11:30 p.m., you can stroll on your own, discovering the Garden’s evening atmosphere, and then visit the designated area for observing the night sky. Deck chairs and picnic blankets will be available for participants, inviting you to relax and admire the starry sky. An educator present in the area will talk about the most interesting objects visible in the sky and explain the basics of astronomical observation. Weather permitting, you’ll be able to observe the Perseid meteor shower—one of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena of the summer. An Evening at Botanica Cafe & Bistro Botanica Cafe & Bistro will also be open until 10:00 p.m. and will feature a special menu inspired by the night sky for the duration of the event. This is the perfect opportunity to take a break during an evening stroll or stargazing session and enjoy the cafe’s seasonal offerings. The menu will feature, among other things, refreshing star-themed drinks and sweet treats with astronomical motifs—including star-shaped cupcakes and cookies.