Espaço Ciência Viva

Espaço Ciência Viva is a science museum in Rio de Janeiro featuring interactive displays on physics, biology, and astronomy where visitors conduct their own experiments. The layout encourages hands-on learning through direct contact with scientific equipment and concepts.

The museum was founded in 1982 by scientists and educators as Brazil's first interactive science museum. This opening changed how the country approached science education in museum settings.

The institution blends scientific learning with Brazilian traditions, presenting exhibitions that engage local communities in hands-on exploration. The programs reflect how science and education matter to people's daily lives in the city.

The museum is located near downtown Rio de Janeiro and operates Tuesday through Friday. Visiting during morning hours tends to mean fewer crowds at the interactive exhibits.

The museum houses a planetarium offering regular astronomy presentations where visitors observe stars and planets through professional telescopes. These shows provide rare insight into how the universe is structured and how distant objects relate to Earth.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Inception: 1982

Address: Av. Heitor Beltrão 321, Esquina com a Rua Pareto, Tijuca, 22550-000, Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Email: museu@cienciaviva.org.br

Website: http://cienciaviva.org.br

GPS coordinates: -22.92255,-43.23013

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15