Palais de l'univers et des sciences de Cappelle-la-Grande, Science museum in Cappelle-la-Grande, France
The Palais de l'Univers et des Sciences contains multiple exhibition halls dedicated to physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy with interactive displays throughout the building.
The museum evolved from a planetarium established in 1989, expanding with additional exhibition spaces in 1997 before its complete transformation and reopening in 2009.
The institution serves as a regional center for scientific education, offering workshops and programs that connect local schools with current scientific discoveries and methodologies.
The planetarium accommodates 117 visitors per session and presents over 25 different shows utilizing five 4K projectors for ultra-high-definition dome presentations.
The museum features an exhibition called 'Mission Zero' that demonstrates through interactive tools how the Dunkirk region plans to achieve carbon neutrality.
Location: Cappelle-la-Grande
Official opening: 2009
Website: http://le-plus.fr/index.php?page=accueil
GPS coordinates: 50.99620,2.36623
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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