Fábrica – Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro
Interactive science centre of the University of Aveiro, housed in a former flour mill, with laboratories, robotics and experimental activities.
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About the museum
The Fábrica – Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro opened to the public on 1 July 2004 and is part of the national network of Ciência Viva centres, which promotes scientific and technological culture through experimentation. The centre is linked to the University of Aveiro, which acquired the premises in 1997.
The space occupies the former premises of the Companhia Aveirense de Moagens, an important company in the local industry during the 20th century, and the centre's name comes from there. The building was adapted to host interactive exhibitions, laboratories and workshops.
The offer is organised into several thematic areas of experimentation, including a laboratory with glass walls for physics, chemistry and biology activities, a kitchen converted into a laboratory, robotics workshops and a creative construction space. The centre also runs a regular programme of activities for families, educational programmes for schools, children's academies and science birthday parties.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition “Mãos na Massa”
- Science laboratory with experimental activities
- “A Cozinha é um Laboratório” activities with chemistry experiments
- “Oficina dos Robôs” and creative construction space
- Family activity programme and science birthday parties
Permanent exhibition
- Mãos na Massa – Interactive experimentation exhibition, one of the centre's areas of activity, included in the general ticket.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Universidade de Aveiro
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €6Children and young people aged 3 to 18, students and seniors over 65. |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 2 · Aged 3 to 18; free admission up to age 2. |
| Seniors | €6Over 65. |
| Students & apprentices | €6 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €7.50 per personGroups and schools of more than 10 people with prior booking, full day, adult; prices for children, students and seniors are lower; accompanying teacher free of charge. |
| Families | €20Up to 2 adults and children up to age 18. |
| Single area, adult | €4.50One area only, as an alternative to the full-day ticket. |
| Single area, ages 3–18, students and seniors (over 65) | €3.50 |
| Groups and schools, half day, adult | €5.50More than 10 people, with prior booking. |
The full-day ticket gives access to the exhibitions and to the family activities. The Bilheteira Solidária of the Ciência Viva network offers 5 free individual admissions daily, to be requested at the ticket office.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €20 · Up to 2 adults and children up to age 18. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Family activities, such as science cooking experiments, the robot workshop and laboratory, are included in the general ticket. There are also “Domingo de manhã na Barriga do Caracol” sessions, birthday parties and children's academies.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Groups of more than 10 people must book their visit in advance. The educational service offers programmes for schools. |
