
Eureka! Museo de Ciencia (Eureka Science Museum), San Sebastian
The Eureka! Zientzia Museoa, also known as the Eureka! Science Museum, is a fascinating and interactive museum located in the Miramón technology park in San Sebastian. It is part of the kutxa Foundation savings bank's social outreach program, and its goal is to provide a cultural and educational resource for visitors of all ages. The museum is set in an outstanding natural environment, and it uses a fresh style of communication to present scientific information in a hands-on and engaging way.
The Eureka! Zientzia Museoa features a permanent exhibition with more than 172 interactive sections, divided into eight theme rooms, covering different fields of science. Visitors can also explore the Animalia room, which showcases various ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them, and the Logik room, where they can participate in technological activities related to robotics and programming using LEGO materials.
The museum also boasts a digital planetarium, designed for families and astronomy enthusiasts alike, where visitors can learn about astronomy and enjoy immersive cinema entertainment. Additionally, the playful space of 300m2 features different simulations, including a MAXFLIGHT flight cabin and the latest virtual reality simulators, and a roller coaster.
The Eureka! Science Museum also houses an astronomy observatory, a Foucault pendulum, and a unique Electricity Spectacle show, which is the only one of its kind in Spain. Visitors can enjoy the gardens outside, which include a set of scale model heritage buildings of Gipuzkoa and a mini botanical garden.
The museum provides various services for visitors, including a free parking area, café and restaurant, shop, children's playground, ticket offices, and a picnic area. With its range of attractions and activities, the Eureka! Zientzia Museoa is an excellent place for families, schools, and individuals to learn about science and technology in a fun and interactive way.
The Eureka! Zientzia Museoa features a permanent exhibition with more than 172 interactive sections, divided into eight theme rooms, covering different fields of science. Visitors can also explore the Animalia room, which showcases various ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them, and the Logik room, where they can participate in technological activities related to robotics and programming using LEGO materials.
The museum also boasts a digital planetarium, designed for families and astronomy enthusiasts alike, where visitors can learn about astronomy and enjoy immersive cinema entertainment. Additionally, the playful space of 300m2 features different simulations, including a MAXFLIGHT flight cabin and the latest virtual reality simulators, and a roller coaster.
The Eureka! Science Museum also houses an astronomy observatory, a Foucault pendulum, and a unique Electricity Spectacle show, which is the only one of its kind in Spain. Visitors can enjoy the gardens outside, which include a set of scale model heritage buildings of Gipuzkoa and a mini botanical garden.
The museum provides various services for visitors, including a free parking area, café and restaurant, shop, children's playground, ticket offices, and a picnic area. With its range of attractions and activities, the Eureka! Zientzia Museoa is an excellent place for families, schools, and individuals to learn about science and technology in a fun and interactive way.
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Sight Name: Eureka! Museo de Ciencia (Eureka Science Museum)
Sight Location: San Sebastian, Spain (See walking tours in San Sebastian)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: San Sebastian, Spain (See walking tours in San Sebastian)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in San Sebastian, Spain
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles