Cap Sciences, Science museum at Hangar 20, Bordeaux, France.
Cap Sciences is a science museum in Bordeaux housed in a modern building overlooking the Garonne River with multiple exhibition spaces. These areas showcase topics in science, engineering, and technology through displays and hands-on installations.
The facility was founded in 1994 and quickly became a major center for science education and technological exploration in the Bordeaux region. The creation reflected the drive to make science and technology accessible to the wider public.
The center blends science with performing arts through workshops and interactive experiences that engage both children and adults. Visitors discover here how to explore scientific ideas through hands-on activities and creative practice.
The museum operates on set days and times and requires online reservations for workshops and special programs. Plan ahead if you want to join interactive activities, as spots can fill up quickly.
The center offers specialized programs in astronomy, filmmaking, green chemistry, and culinary experiments that connect different science fields with everyday life. This variety shows how science appears in many forms throughout daily living.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: December 1, 1994
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Quai de Bacalan
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-18:00, Saturday-Sunday 14:00-19:00
Phone: +33556010707
Website: http://cap-sciences.net
GPS coordinates: 44.85974,-0.55402
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Bordeaux offers photographers a range of subjects spanning from medieval architecture to contemporary structures. The medieval Porte Cailhau and the Grosse Cloche represent the city's historic gateways, while the Pont de Pierre, the oldest bridge in the city, crosses the Garonne River. The Place de la Bourse with its Miroir d'Eau attracts visitors and photographers alike. The Basilica of Saint-Michel dominates the southern district with its freestanding bell tower, and the Grand Théâtre displays neoclassical design at Place de la Comédie. The city also presents its Roman past at the Palais Gallien, an ancient amphitheater ruin, as well as the Pey-Berland Tower beside the cathedral. Along the waterfront, Quai Richelieu and Quai des Chartrons provide perspectives on the river and the historic warehouses of the wine trade. The Jardin Public represents a formal urban park, while more recent developments such as the Cité du Vin and the modern Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas showcase contemporary Bordeaux. From the pedestrian Rue Sainte-Catherine to hidden passages like Passage Sarget, the city offers numerous opportunities for different photographic approaches.
Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas
239 m
Cité du Vin
426 m
Base sous-marine de Bordeaux
1.2 km
Bassins de Lumières
1.3 km
Darwin ecosystem
1.2 km
Les Halles de Bacalan
425 m
Jardin botanique de Bordeaux
1.7 km
Saint-Louis-des-Chartrons
1.7 km
Musée Mer marine
765 m
Temple des Chartrons
1.8 km
Entrepôt Lainé
1.9 km
SENSAS Bordeaux
964 m
Jardin botanique de la Bastide
1.7 km
Hôtel Fenwick
1.8 km
La Fabrique Pola
571 m
Formes de radoub de Bordeaux
666 m
Maison hollandaise, 28 quai des Chartrons
1.6 km
Musée de l'Histoire Maritime de Bordeaux
1.3 km
Halle des magasins généraux
1.4 km
Magasin aux vivres de Bordeaux
632 m
Église orthodoxe grecque de Bordeaux
1.2 km
Musée du Vin et du Négoce
1.3 km
Marché des quais de Bordeaux Chartrons
1.4 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Bordeaux
1.2 km
Sainte-Marie de la Bastide
1.9 km
Distillerie Sécrestat
992 m
Passage quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
1.2 km
Immeuble, 116 quai des Chartrons
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