# Budapest Planetarium redevelopment planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/budapest-planetarium-redevelopment-planning > Updated: 2026-08-09T19:17:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Following a nine-year closure due to structural damage and leaks, the Hungarian government has begun planning the future of the Budapest Planetarium. In late July, Minister Zoltán Tanács announced that expert consultations would commence in August to evaluate three potential paths: a temporary reopening, a full reconstruction, or replacing the site with a new science museum and interactive center. By August, the planning process moved toward a formal government proposal expected in September. Recent inspections by the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport have provided more technical detail. While the building’s structural condition is reportedly better than expected, the heating, cooling, and auxiliary systems require significant work. Minister Tanács confirmed that a detailed proposal will be presented to the government in early September, focusing on two primary development concepts. The first involves a full renovation of the existing building to create a modern planetarium, estimated to take three to four years. The second is the creation of an international-scale science center, which could take six to eight years. The facility’s iconic Zeiss Universal VI optical projector remains a central concern; it is in poor condition due to long-term disuse. Although it can still produce a basic star field, it requires thorough refurbishment and potential integration with laser projection technology. Further technical examinations are necessary to determine if the original equipment can be fully restored. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Budapest Planetarium renovation plans to be presented to government The Hungarian government will review two proposals in September for the Budapest Planetarium: a 3-4 year modern planetarium renovation or a 6-8 year international science center project. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-planetarium-renovation-plans-to-be-presented-to-government ### 2026-07-25: Budapest Planetarium set for possible reopening after nine‑year closure Budapest's Planetarium may reopen after nine‑year closure as the government starts expert talks on options ranging from temporary reopening to full rebuild, tied to broader Népliget park redevelopment. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-planetarium-set-for-governmentled-reopening-talks --- Cite as: Budapest Planetarium redevelopment planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/budapest-planetarium-redevelopment-planning