Immaginario Scientifico Pordenone
Interactive science centre in the former Cotonificio di Torre, with routes on perception, light, waves and forces, and workshops.
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About the museum
The Pordenone branch of the Immaginario Scientifico occupies the former Officine delle Tintorie (dye works) of the former Cotonificio di Torre, an industrial building owned by the Comune di Pordenone. It is an interactive and experimental science museum, where visitors can try out physical phenomena for themselves.
The display is divided into thematic areas devoted, among other things, to perception, mirrors, logic puzzles, light and shadow, vibrations and waves, gravity and forces, turbulence and fields. A special installation, “100.000 anni in un foglio di carta” (“100,000 years on a sheet of paper”), offers a view of time.
As well as the exhibits to touch and operate, the centre offers multimedia shows on current scientific topics and has rooms for workshops. On weekdays the centre is open to groups and schools by appointment.
Highlights
- Interactive routes on perception, mirrors, light and shadow
- Exhibits on vibrations, waves, gravity, forces and turbulence
- Installation “100.000 anni in un foglio di carta”
- Multimedia shows and workshop rooms
- Located in the former Cotonificio di Torre
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso espositivo interattivo – Themed areas with exhibits on perception, mirrors, light and shadow, waves, forces and fields, plus multimedia shows and workshops.
- Operated by
- Immaginario Scientifico
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,760
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6groups of 15 people, residents of Pordenone, visitors aged 6 to 25 and over 65, people with disabilities, teachers, Touring Club members and other agreements |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 4 · Free for children under 5 (maximum 2 per paying adult); reduced ticket for ages 6 to 25. |
| Seniors | €6Reduced for those over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6companion free · Reduced ticket for the person with a disability; free for the person accompanying them. |
| Students & apprentices | €6Reduced up to 25 years. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €6 per personFree for up to 2 accompanying adults per group. |
| Families | –With the Family Pass one child under 12 enters free for each paying adult. |
Free admission also for tourist guides, ICOM members and holders of the FVG Card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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 building is accessible to people with mobility, visual and hearing disabilities, with no architectural barriers and accessible toilets. Dogs are admitted only in a carrier or carried in the arms.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Hands-on stations
A science centre designed to explore scientific phenomena with interactive exhibits; with the Family Pass one child under 12 enters free for each paying adult.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Urban ATAP buses (timetables and routes at atap.pn.it). By train, get off at Pordenone station and continue by bus or on foot for about 3.2 km.
By car
Free parking
Large free car park in front of the museum.
By car: SS 13 Pontebbana, then Viale della Libertà towards Torre and the signs for the centre; the museum is on the left, just after the church of Torre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Nearby there is a park with a picnic area.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | On weekdays booking is required for groups and schools. |
Museums nearby
All 6 museums in Pordenone All museums in Friuli-Venezia Giulia