Join us for a spectacular jubilee summer!
This year marks 450 years since the scientist Tycho Brahe commenced his groundbreaking scientific work on Ven. During 2026 the Tycho Brahe Museum will mark his contributions to astronomy by inviting you to a year of celebration.
TychoTalk: We’ve invited the most knowledgeable people and researchers to tell us about their areas of expertise.
14 June Gabriella Stenberg Wieser
Associate Professor, Swedish Institute of Space Physics
About space probes, solar winds and missions to other planets.
18 July Jens Vellev
Associate Professor Emeritus in Medieval and Renaissance Archaeology
Europe’s leading expert on Tycho Brahe. Among other things, Jens led the
exhumation of Tycho Brahe’s grave in Prague in November 2010.
25 July Kaare Lund Rasmussen
Professor Emeritus and expert in archaeometry
About archaeometry as a method, used to discover tungsten in Tycho Brahe’s
laboratory and to explore his cause of death using his moustache.
15 Aug Christer Fuglesang
Professor of Space Travel and astronaut
Sweden’s only professor of space travel and the first Swede in space inspires,
engages and shares stories about his life and his long career – on Earth and in space.
22 Aug Inger Palmstierna
Horticulturist and author
About a life in the world of plants and on Ven. Inger provides a unique look at
Ven’s special plant life and conditions for cultivation.
Jubilee program at the Tycho Brahe Museum 2026
1 May Opening day: An eventful day with guided tours in renaissance style and with activities for all ages.
14–17 May Ascension Day Weekend: A wonderful spring weekend with guided tours about the myths surrounding Tycho Brahe and true facts about the garden’s flowers and plants. This weekend is also a special art weekend on Ven, with artists and business owners opening their doors to the public.
13 June Inauguration of the Globus Magnus: Kl. 13.00 (entrance from 12.45): Welcome to the summer’s festive inauguration! We’ll unveil the new monument Globus Magnus accompanied by a mingle with entertainment provided by the renaissance company Gratiosa and Ven’s island choir.
Speakers: Gabriella Stenberg Wieser (Associate Professor, Swedish Institute of Space Physics) Dr Werner Riegler (Physicist, CERN.
17 June TYCHOTHEME: The Gardener Tells All
A special guided tour in Tycho Brahe’s reconstructed renaissance garden.
22 June TYCHOTODDLERS: Nell & The Dragon
A creative cultural workshop with star-themed arts and crafts and a cosybook hangout for kids of all ages.
24 June TYCHOTHEME: Myth and Truth
A special guided tour about the myths surrounding Tycho Brahe’s spectacular life.
27 June TYCHOMOVIETIME: A movie night for our youngest visitors.
1 July TYCHOTHEME: The Gardener Tells All
A special guided tour in Tycho Brahe’s reconstructed renaissance garden.
4 July Renaissance Culture with Gratiosa
Come along as the renaissance company Gratiosa take us back to Tycho Brahe’s time, offering a full day of dancing, music and grand entertainment.
8 July TYCHOTHEME: Myth and Truth
A special guided tour about the myths surrounding Tycho Brahe’s spectacular life.
11 July TYCHOTODDLERSDAY: A day of curiosity and mischief for all children, with creative workshops and space-themed experiences. Tip! After closing, don’t miss out as the fun continues at our Bäckviken picknick.
15 July TYCHOTHEME: The Gardener Tells All
A special guided tour in Tycho Brahe’s reconstructed renaissance garden.
22 July TYCHOTHEME: Myth and Truth
A special guided tour about the myths surrounding Tycho Brahe’s spectacular life.
29 July TYCHOTHEME: The Gardener Tells All
A special guided tour in Tycho Brahe’s reconstructed renaissance garden.
1 Aug Renaissance Evening in the Castle Garden
An atmospheric evening with a picknick, music and talks about Tycho Brahe’s renaissance garden.
5 Aug TYCHOTHEME: Myth and Truth
A special guided tour about the myths surrounding Tycho Brahe’s spectacular life.
12 Aug TYCHOTHEME: The Gardener Tells All
A special guided tour in Tycho Brahe’s reconstructed renaissance garden.
29 Aug TYCHOMOVIETIME: Screening a real space classic.
26 Sep TYCHOBYNIGHT
A grand season finale! Come and watch the starry skies through real telescopes and enjoy the garden, food, drinks and song.
Tip! Kick the day off at S:t Ibb’s Golf Club with the golf competition Tycho By Day.