Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Franeker, Netherlands UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Eise Eisinga Planetarium is a museum in Franeker and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1781, this Rijksmonument is one of the 60 sights of the Netherlands featured on this site and is the 43rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Franeker is warmest from July to August, with daily highs around 19 °C. The wettest months are October and November, which see about 92 mm and 88 mm of rain respectively. The site is 101 km from Amsterdam and 69 km from Groningen Airport Eelde.
Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, with Sunday hours varying between 11:00 and 17:00 depending on the month. From April to October, the museum is also open on Mondays from 11:00 to 17:00. Note that the museum is closed on December 25 and January 1. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 56 | 62 | 38 | 59 | 67 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 88 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
