Exploratório - Centro Ciência Viva de Coimbra, Interactive science center in Coimbra, Portugal.
The Exploratório occupies a 2,500-square-meter complex featuring numerous exhibitions about human body systems, materials science, and astronomical phenomena.
The center opened in 1995 as Portugal's first interactive science facility, established by the University of Coimbra with support from the European Week of Science.
The center maintains partnerships with the University of Coimbra, Coimbra City Council, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, and Bissaya Barreto Foundation for scientific education.
Visitors can purchase combined tickets for multiple activities, including astronomy sessions in the Hemispherium dome theater showing 360-degree projections.
The main exhibition 'Keeping Fit with Science' contains 115 interactive exhibits across 700 square meters, exploring connections between basic sciences and health.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Website: http://exploratorio.pt
GPS coordinates: 40.19750,-8.42980
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:31
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