Plan Your Visit to Hemisfèric: Timings and Directions

Plan Your Visit to L’Hemisfèric

This guide covers tickets, visiting tips and facilities to help you plan your visit to L'Hemisfèric, one of Valencia's most distinctive landmarks.

L’Hemisfèric – Ticket Information

Purchase Options

You can buy tickets online in advance or at the Hemisfèric box office. Booking ahead is the best way to secure your preferred session.

Types of Tickets

This site offers general admission to a Hemisfèric session, which includes an audio guide in English, Spanish, French or Italian. Planetarium sessions are not included. Combined tickets with other City of Arts and Sciences venues are also available.

Pricing

Prices depend on the ticket type. Reduced rates apply to children aged 4–12, seniors (65+) and visitors with reduced mobility, and children under 4 enter free.

Location

The Hemisfèric is in the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia, Spain, at Av. del Professor López Piñero, 3. It is surrounded by striking architecture, landscaped gardens and reflecting pools, with the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum and the Oceanogràfic close by.

Hemisfèric Opening Hours

The Hemisfèric is open every day. The box office opens at 10:00 AM, and sessions run from late morning until early evening, later in summer. Select your date on this page to see the available sessions.

There are cafés and restaurants across the City of Arts and Sciences. Arrive early, especially at weekends and on holidays, when the venue is busiest.

Hours may change on some public holidays or during private events.

L’Hemisfèric – Visitor Guidelines

Bag Policy: Only small bags and personal items are allowed in the auditorium; leave large backpacks or suitcases elsewhere.

Photography: Personal photos with cameras and smartphones are allowed in most areas, but not during screenings. Professional photography or filming requires prior authorization.

Food and Drink: Eating and drinking are only allowed in designated areas, not inside the auditorium.

Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside the Hemisfèric.

Dress Code: Wear comfortable clothes for the indoor auditorium and the outdoor spaces of the City of Arts and Sciences.

L’Hemisfèric – Best Times to Visit

Weekdays: Weekday mornings are usually the quietest time to visit.

Off-Peak Seasons: Early spring and late autumn are ideal for avoiding crowds.

Special Events: Special screenings and seasonal programming can add something extra to your visit.

Good to Know Before Your Visit to Hemisfèric

The Hemisfèric has comfortable seating in the dome auditorium and audio guides in English, Spanish, French and Italian. Restrooms and family facilities are available, and the Umbracle car park is close by. Free Wi-Fi and luggage storage may be available; please ask on arrival.

Plan Ahead

Book in advance to secure your preferred date and session, especially at weekends and in peak season.

Hemisfèric: a mesmerizing spectacle of light and cinema without queues

Highlights

Avoid queues with fast-track entry.

Watch films projected in spectacular IMAX and 3D formats on an immense 900m2 dome.

Explore the vast planetarium featuring laser projections of the night sky.

Discover the history and technology behind the building through a photographic exhibition.

Enjoy this unique audiovisual adventure within Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences complex.

FAQs

What are the opening hours of Hemisfèric?

The box office opens daily at 10:00 AM, and sessions run from late morning until early evening, later in summer.

Where is Hemisfèric located?

In the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, at Av. del Professor López Piñero, 3, easy to reach by metro, bus or car.

How can I purchase tickets for Hemisfèric?

Online in advance, or at the box office on the day, subject to availability.

Are there different types of tickets available?

Yes. You can choose general admission to a session (with audio guide) or combined tickets with other City of Arts and Sciences venues.

Is Hemisfèric accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. The venue has ramps, lifts, reserved spaces for wheelchair users and induction loops for visitors with hearing aids.

Can I bring food and drinks into Hemisfèric?

Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium, but there are cafés and snack bars across the complex.

How long does a typical show or visit last?

Sessions usually last around 30 to 45 minutes, so allow about an hour for your visit.

Are guided tours available in multiple languages?

The Hemisfèric runs screening sessions rather than guided tours. Each ticket includes an audio guide in English, Spanish, French or Italian.