Labor – Interaktív Varázstér
Interactive science playhouse in the Zsolnay Quarter in Pécs, where physical phenomena can be tried out.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Labor – Interaktív Varázstér realises the dream of Öveges József, the “palace of wonders”, in Pécs. It operates in the former laboratory of the Zsolnay factory where high-voltage porcelain insulators were tested, in the Visitor Centre of the Zsolnay Quarter. The project grew out of the Csodák Pécsi Palotája Alapítvány (Palace of Wonders of Pécs Foundation), founded in 2007, with the support of physicists of the Pécsi Tudományegyetem (University of Pécs), teachers and the Eötvös Loránd Fizikai Társulat (Eötvös Loránd Physical Society); the first thirty experimental devices were completed by the end of 2011.
Touching the exhibits is compulsory. In the Energy and Motion section there are an energy-generating bicycle, a flight simulator, air hockey and an eddy-current brake; in the section on sounds and invisible forces, a theremin, ferrofluid, a Tesla transformer and a parabolic sound mirror; among the logic games, arch building, the Tower of Hanoi and drawing in a mirror await visitors. The Fény Terme (Hall of Light) offers a 3D zoetrope, Lissajous light figures, polarisation experiments, a UV table and a plasma globe.
The Labor is aimed at families, school groups, young people and adults alike. Use of the cloakroom in the basement is compulsory and free of charge for those arriving at the Labor.
Highlights
- Energy-generating bicycle, flight simulator, air hockey
- Theremin, ferrofluid, Tesla transformer
- The Hall of Light: 3D zoetrope, polarisation, plasma globe
- Logic games: arch building, Tower of Hanoi
- Hands-on experiments for all ages
Permanent exhibition
- Labor – Interaktív Varázstér – Interactive physics and science experimental devices, including the Hall of Light.
- Operated by
- Zsolnay Örökségkezelő Nonprofit Kft.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | HUF 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Groups (10+ people) | –Over ten persons: 15% discount on the full-price ticket. |
| Zsolnay ticket (several exhibitions, valid for two days) – full price | HUF 9,900Student, pensioner, teacher: HUF 6,500; family ticket HUF 23,000. Not valid for the Planetárium. |
| Heritage ticket (Zsolnay Quarter and World Heritage sites) – full price | HUF 12,000Student, pensioner, teacher: HUF 8,500; family ticket HUF 27,000. Valid for three days. |
Standard ticket HUF 1,600 per person. For a combined visit to the Planetárium, the Labor and the Varázsóra, a 10% discount applies to the full ticket price.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Labor is located in the building of the Visitor Centre.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The science playhouse is aimed at families and school groups; the exhibited devices are meant to be tried out.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
Use of the basement cloakroom is compulsory and free of charge.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
