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Museum · A Coruña, Galicia
Domus
Interactive museum dedicated to the human being, opened in 1995 in a building by Arata Isozaki and César Portela, with a curved slate facade facing the sea, like a sail in the wind.
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 Domus
The Domus, formerly called Casa do Homem, was the first interactive museum dedicated completely to the human being: the body, the senses, the brain, genetics, reproduction and behavior. It opened on April 7, 1995, and is part of the Museus Científicos Coruñeses, together with the Aquarium Finisterrae and the Casa das Ciências.
The museum's motto is Conhece-te a ti mesmo, the phrase from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. The rooms have modules to touch, measure and experiment, designed for visitors of all ages.
The building is the work of Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, with the Spanish César Portela. The facade facing the sea curves like a ship's sail in the wind and is covered with slate slabs; the back, made of granite, forms a kind of stepped wall. The museum is located on the edge of the promenade, above the Orzán bay.
From the terrace and the windows you can see the sea and the beach.
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 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
During opening hours, which vary by season; check before you go.
How to get there
It is on Ángel Rebollo street, by the promenade, about a 15-minute walk from María Pita square.
Tip
Look at the promenade building head-on: the sail-shaped facade is the most striking part of the design.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Domus
What is the Domus?
An interactive museum dedicated to the human being, opened in 1995.
Who designed the Domus building?
The Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, together with César Portela.
Where is the Domus?
On the edge of the seafront promenade, above the Orzán inlet.