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Museum · A Coruña, Galicia
Casa das Ciencias
Interactive museum of science and technology opened in 1985 in a small palace in the Santa Margarida park, with a planetarium and physics experiments; the first of its kind under public management in Spain.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa das Ciencias
The Casa das Ciências was the first of the three Museus Científicos Coruñeses and the first interactive science center created by a public body in Spain. It opened on June 1, 1985, in a small palace at the top of the Santa Margarida park, in the city center.
The museum was designed to promote science and technology for all ages, with hands-on experiments that visitors perform themselves. The rooms cover physics, mathematics, astronomy, nature and technology, and in the entrance hall a large Foucault pendulum demonstrates the Earth's rotation.
The planetarium is one of the most popular parts, with sessions about the sky and the universe. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions, lectures and activities.
The surrounding Santa Margarida park has paths, trees and play areas for children.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 to 1½ hours, including the planetarium.
Best time
In the morning or afternoon during opening hours; check the planetarium schedules before you go.
How to get there
It is in the Santa Margarida park, about a 15-minute walk from the center and near the train station.
Tip
Watch the Foucault pendulum in the hall for a few minutes: its swing demonstrates the Earth's rotation.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa das Ciencias
What is in the Casa das Ciências?
Interactive experiments in physics, mathematics, astronomy and nature, a Foucault pendulum and a planetarium.
Does the Casa das Ciências have a planetarium?
Yes, with sessions about the sky and the universe. Check the schedules before you go.
Where is the Casa das Ciências?
In the Santa Margarida park, near the centre.