University Museum Utrecht, University museum in Utrecht, Netherlands
The University Museum Utrecht is a science museum in the Dutch city of Utrecht that features interactive exhibition spaces with experimental stations. The rooms are designed so that visitors can conduct their own scientific investigations and try hands-on research activities.
The museum was established in the late 1990s to make the university's research collections accessible to the public. A major renovation in the late 2010s significantly expanded the exhibition spaces and modernized the facility.
The museum displays the scientific collections of Utrecht University and shows how researchers work and make discoveries. The exhibitions invite visitors to experiment themselves and understand the methods that scientists use in their daily work.
The museum is centrally located in Utrecht and is easily reached on foot or by public transport. The spaces are equipped with elevators and ramps, making it accessible for people with limited mobility.
A special feature is the Mystery Box, where visitors examine unknown objects and must work like real researchers. This hands-on experience shows how scientists ask questions and find solutions through observation and experiment.
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