Universum, Science museum in Coyoacán, Mexico
Description
Universum is a science museum in the Coyoacán district on the grounds of Ciudad Universitaria and comprises thirteen halls devoted to different disciplines such as mathematics, chemistry, geology and life on Earth. The exhibition space spreads across several levels with interactive stations and models that visitors can touch and operate.
History
The National Autonomous University of Mexico opened this facility on December 12, 1992, to make scientific education accessible to the general public. Since then the institution has expanded its offerings several times and added new halls that address current research topics.
Culture
The name connects to the Latin word for universe and reflects the aim to bring all fields of science under one roof. Children and adults move between the rooms and take part in hands-on experiments that make physics or biology tangible.
Practical
The museum opens its doors from Wednesday through Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM and is best reached by public transport or car via the main campus roads. Most areas are at ground level or accessible by ramps, and a full tour through all halls can take two to three hours.
Did you know?
The collection contains real Moon rocks provided by NASA that visitors can view up close. Another draw is Golem, a robot that speaks to children in natural language and answers questions about technology.
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