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Museum · Kourou, Caiena
Guyaspace Expérience
The visitor space of the Centro Espacial Guianense, in place of the former Museu do Espaço: interactive rooms about the history of the base, launch preparation and the use of satellites, with a planetarium and a lunar mission workshop.
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About Guyaspace Expérience
The Guyaspace Expérience is the science outreach space of the Centro Espacial Guianense, in Kourou, which replaced the former Museu do Espaço. Instead of display cases, visitors find an interactive route with screens, models and simulators across four main areas: the history of the base and space in Guiana, launch preparation, the use of satellites in everyday life and the protection of nature inside the base.
In the launch area, visitors follow a countdown and a rocket's ascent into orbit. In the satellites area they see how satellites serve weather forecasting, GPS and environmental monitoring. The base is also a protected area of savannah and mangrove, and part of the visit shows the animals and plants that live among the platforms.
Admission includes planetarium sessions — about 30 minutes under the dome — and scientific workshops with programming that changes throughout the year, such as the Missão Lua, which simulates life on a lunar base and is recommended for ages 6 and up. A temporary exhibition, renewed every year, completes the visit.
Explanations are in French and English. The space is accessible for people with reduced mobility and is open year-round; check times and the planetarium schedule in advance.
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, including a planetarium session.
Best time
After the guided visit to the base, on the same day, or on a rainy afternoon. During school holidays there are more workshops and more activity.
How to get there
It's located at the Centro Espacial Guianense, on the exit from Kourou via the Route de l'Espace, a few minutes' drive from the town centre.
Tip
Ask at the entrance for the times of the planetarium sessions and the day's workshops and plan your visit around them. It's a good stop for children.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Guyaspace Expérience
Is Guyaspace Expérience the former Museu do Espaço?
Yes, it's the visitor center that replaced the Museu do Espaço at the Centro Espacial Guianense, with an interactive route, a planetarium and workshops.
Is the planetarium included in the ticket?
Yes, planetarium sessions and the scientific workshops are included in the ticket, according to the day's program. Confirm the times at the entrance.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The route is interactive, and the Missão Lua atelier is recommended from age 6. During school holidays the children's program is usually larger.
Do you need to reserve Guyaspace Expérience?
Advance booking is recommended, especially during holidays. Confirm the entry rules before going.