INFORMATION PORTAL OF THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OF THE KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE Region IN TORUŃ

Rother’s Mills in Bydgoszcz became today the center of cosmic discoveries. A mobile planetarium, solar observations through telescopes, open-air rocket workshops, and even baking cosmic gingerbread – these were just some of the attractions prepared for the Astrobaza Bydgoszcz Science Picnic.

“For years we have been combining modern forms of popularizing science with the region’s rich astronomical traditions. The picnic in Bydgoszcz is the best example of this,” emphasized Piotr Całbecki, Marshal of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship, wishing participants a great time.

More than 600 students from 20 schools are taking part in the event. Young explorers can enjoy shows in the Sirius planetarium, creative workshops “Create Your Own Universe”, experiments with Martian ice, and the activity “Colors and Sounds of Space”, which combines astronomy with music. Participants can also admire a Mars rover demonstration, build their own rockets, while the youngest join outdoor games and animations.

A tasty attraction is the cosmic gingerbread baking workshops run by the Museum of Toruń Gingerbread.

The format of the astronomy picnic has already proved successful in Toruń, where the event accompanied this year’s Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship Festival. Tomorrow (September 18), the project will arrive in Włocławek to introduce students to the activities of the Astrobaz Kopernik network and encourage the youngest to discover the mysteries of space.

Beata Krzemińska
Press Spokesperson, Marshal’s Office

September 17, 2025