Дом занимательной науки, Science museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The House of Entertaining Science is a museum in Saint Petersburg dedicated to physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics through hands-on exhibits. The space features numerous stations where visitors can perform experiments and witness scientific concepts in action.
The museum opened in 1935 as an educational institution dedicated to scientific learning in Saint Petersburg. Over the decades, it has adapted its approach to remain relevant while maintaining its original mission of making science accessible.
This museum has been a gathering place for curious minds since its opening, where people of all ages come to explore how the world works. Visitors experience science not as theory but as something they can touch and test themselves.
The museum is located in central Saint Petersburg and is easily accessible to visitors. It offers free admission on certain days, and facilities like a gift shop and café are available on-site.
The museum houses a large Tesla coil that demonstrates electrical principles through high-voltage discharges. Visitors can observe the visible electric arcs created by this impressive device.
Inception: October 15, 1935
GPS coordinates: 59.93591,30.34516
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48
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