Luxembourg Science Center
Interactive science center in Differdange with nearly 100 hands-on experiment stations, daily science shows and a planetarium.
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About the museum
The Luxembourg Science Center was created on the former site of Differdange’s steel industry (ArcelorMittal). The starting point was the heritage protection of two industrial monuments: the Groussgasmaschinn plant in August 2007 and the neighboring gas power station in November 2018.
Conversion of the “Léierbud” building into a science center began in May 2016, and the building officially opened in October 2017. The center is run by the non-profit association “Luxembourg Science Center – Groussgasmaschinn.” According to the association, it has since welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors a year.
In June 2018, the ESERO Luxembourg project was launched in the building. It is a training program for teachers, funded by the European Space Agency, the Luxembourg Space Agency and the Ministry of Education. In December 2021, a planetarium with a diameter of 20 meters was inaugurated.
The concept favors trying things out over looking at them: visitors explore phenomena of mechanics, electricity, optics, acoustics and astronomy at experiment stations, and also attend moderated science shows.
Highlights
- “Explorations” exhibition hall with nearly 100 experiment stations in five languages
- Science shows (ages 6 and up) in four languages, included with admission while seats are available
- Planetarium with film screenings
- Kitchen Lab: special show for ages 8 and up (surcharge applies)
- Located on the former steelworks site in Differdange, next to listed industrial heritage sites
Permanent exhibition
- Explorations – Large exhibition hall with nearly 100 experiment stations on science and technology, supported by touchscreens in five languages and science educators.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Luxembourg Science Center – Groussgasmaschinn asbl
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €17 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10Children aged 6 to 17, students, people with reduced mobility, seniors aged 65 and over |
| Children & teens | €10free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 17 |
| Seniors | €10Aged 65 and over |
| Visitors with disabilities | €10People with reduced mobility |
| Students & apprentices | €10 |
| Groups (15+ people) | €15.50 per personRecreational groups of 15 or more people, adults; reduced group rate €8 (children 6–17, students, people with reduced mobility, seniors 65+); one accompanying adult free per 25 participants; one show per person included. |
| Families | –Family discount for households with two adults and at least three children: discount for the third, fourth and fifth child, applied automatically at the box office or when buying online. |
| Kitchen Lab (show, ages 8 and up), surcharge per person | €6.50 |
| Annual pass, adults | €51 |
| Annual pass, children aged 6–17, students, people with reduced mobility, seniors 65 and over | €30 |
| School classes (non-public Luxembourg schools), per person including one show | €7Public schools in Luxembourg: free admission |
| Additional show (second show per person) during school and group visits | €4.50 |
Children under 6 enter free. Science shows are included with admission while seats are available (except Kitchen Lab). The Kulturpass is accepted (free admission), and the LuxembourgPass gives 30% off admission. Online tickets are non-refundable, but the visit can be moved to a later date.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access for people with reduced mobility is made easier; most interactive stations can be adjusted in height. Pets are not allowed, except assistance dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 3 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Science shows for ages 6 and up, children’s birthday parties for ages 8 and up, workshops for schools. There is no age limit for the exhibition hall; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Birthday parties cost a flat €550 for up to twelve children, including two supervisors.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Arbed (rue Emile Mark)
Bus: TICE lines 1, 2 and 6, RGTR 325 and 327, Diffbus 2; train: CFL line 60 Luxembourg–Esch–Pétange–Rodange to Differdange station.
By car
Parking available
Public parking spaces near the center.
CFL station, at the corner of rue Emile Mark and J.F. Kennedy.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Free cloakroom (not secured; do not leave valuables behind); picnic area for visitors; public Wi-Fi for visitors.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Team building, seminars, meetings, conferences, product presentations, annual general meetings and company parties; inquiries to events@science-center.lu. Children’s birthday parties (ages 8 and up) on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography and filming are allowed. They are not recommended during science shows and are only permitted after consulting the science educator. |
| Good to know | Allow about three hours for the exhibition hall on average. A science show lasts 45 to 60 minutes; shows are accessible from age 6 and run in Luxembourgish, French, German and English, while the stations are also labeled in Portuguese. Visitors aged 16 and over may enter without an adult. Arrive about 15 minutes before a show; seats are limited. |
