Mokslo sala
The first science and innovation popularisation centre in Lithuania, in Kaunas: about 140 interactive exhibits, a planetarium and STEAM laboratories.
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About the museum
The Mokslo sala (Science Island) in Kaunas operates as the first science and innovation popularisation centre in Lithuania. The permanent exhibition includes about 140 interactive exhibits that visitors can try out for themselves.
The centre also has a modern planetarium with an 11-metre dome showing 8K programmes, STEAM laboratories and educational sessions.
Highlights
- About 140 interactive exhibits
- Planetarium with an 11-metre dome
- STEAM laboratories and sessions
- Café inside the exhibition
Permanent exhibition
- Ilgalaikė interaktyvi ekspozicija – The exhibition consists of about 140 interactive objects that visitors can try out themselves; a planetarium show and STEAM laboratory sessions can be booked separately.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17 |
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| Children & teens | €12For children from 3 to 18 years (exhibition). |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities, persons accompanying them and persons aged 80 and over visit free of charge; free admission must be registered at the ticket office or by phone. |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of 20 people or more must register in advance by email at rezervacijos@mokslosala.lt. |
| Families | €50Family ticket: up to 2 adults and 3 children. |
| Planetarium – adults | €8A separate ticket; there is no combined ticket with the exhibition. |
| Planetarium – children (3–18 years) | €6 |
| STEAM laboratory session – adults | €8 |
| STEAM laboratory session – children (6–18 years) | €6 |
Exhibition and planetarium tickets are sold separately. Tickets are best bought online (bilietai.mokslosala.lt), as no extra tickets are left at the ticket office. Registration for school STEAM sessions: steam@mokslosala.lt.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- 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 spaces are adapted for everyone: there are lifts, toilets adapted for people with disabilities, baby changing rooms and rest areas.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €50 · Family ticket: up to 2 adults and 3 children. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The interactive exhibition is for both children and adults; a family ticket is sold for families, and the building has baby changing rooms.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The nearest car parking places are on Karaliaus Mindaugo Avenue and at the car park by the Žalgiris Arena.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
On the first floor, next to the planetarium dome, the restaurant PYO operates; inside the exhibition is the PYO mini café.
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 | STEAM sessions are offered for schools. |
