Orangerie Kassel
The Baroque Orangerie at the northern end of Karlsaue Park, housing an astronomy and technology history museum and a planetarium.
The Orangerie was built between 1703 and 1711. Its long Baroque façade stretches across the northern end of Karlsaue Park. It was originally used by the count to overwinter citrus trees and to host banquets.
Today the main building houses the Museum of Astronomy and the History of Technology, which displays the count’s collection of astronomical instruments, clocks, globes and early calculating devices. A planetarium holds regular screenings. The large flower beds and avenues in front of the building are a classic photo spot in the park, and the café terrace is popular in summer.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Fridericianum
- Neue Galerie
- Hessisches Landesmuseum Kassel
- Karlsaue Park
- Grimmwelt Kassel
- Museum für Sepulkralkultur
- Wilhelmshöhe Palace & Old Masters Gallery
- Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe Water Features