Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva
Interactive science centre in the Parque das Nações, Lisbon, with exhibitions for all ages, birthday parties and an education programme.
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About the museum
The Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva opened in 1999 in the Parque das Nações, on the former site of Expo 98, in a building easily recognised by the large external volume of its main nave. It is part of the Ciência Viva network of centres, and it celebrates its anniversary on 25 July.
It is a science and technology centre that combines interactive exhibitions, scientific activities, workshops, programme cycles for families and schools, and outreach actions. The ticket gives access to the whole exhibition area and to some scientific activities, and a visit takes an average of one and a half hours.
One of the best-known exhibitions is “Explora”, a “true forest of natural phenomena” originally designed for the Exploratorium in San Francisco, with about 40 interactive modules spread over five thematic areas. The venue also has a shop, a café, event spaces and inclusive science modules for people with special needs.
Highlights
- “Explora” exhibition with about 40 interactive modules
- “Tcharan!” experiment circus for children aged 3 to 12
- Inclusive science modules
- Wi-Fi for visitors throughout the building
- Free admission on 16 May, 25 July and 24 November
Permanent exhibition
- Explora – About 40 interactive modules on natural phenomena, such as light, organised in five thematic areas and originally designed for the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Ciência Viva – Agência Nacional para a Cultura Científica e Tecnológica
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10Young people aged 3 to 17 (€10) and seniors (€11); additional discounts at the ticket office for teachers, persons with special needs and higher-education students |
| Children & teens | €10free up to age 2 · Young people aged 3 to 17: €10. Children and young people up to age 14 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | €11 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · 50% discount for persons with special needs; the companion enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | –15% discount for higher-education students, applied at the pavilion’s ticket office. |
| Groups | –School groups: €6.50 per pupil (pre-school, first and second cycles) or €7.50 per pupil (third cycle, secondary and vocational courses) for a visit to the exhibitions. |
| Families | €35Nuclear family: 2 adults and children up to age 17. |
Free admission: Free admission on 16 May (National Day of Scientists), 25 July (anniversary of the pavilion) and 24 November (National Day of Scientific Culture).
The ticket is valid all day and allows you to leave and re-enter. Happy hour with a 50% discount from 17:00, Tuesday to Friday, except public holidays. Discounts apply only to direct purchases at the ticket office and cannot be combined; the Circuitos Ciência Viva card gives free admission for one year.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
Ramps and lifts for wheelchairs and adapted toilets. Wheelchairs and pushchairs are available at the ticket office, without reservation. Inclusive interactive science modules.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
| Family ticket | €35 · Nuclear family: 2 adults and children up to age 17. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Kids’ birthday parties
Weekend programme, workshops, science holidays and birthday parties. “Tcharan!” is an experiment circus for children aged 3 to 12.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Oceanário Lisboa (Carris)
Lisbon Metro, Red Line, and train to Gare do Oriente; Carris buses 26B and 728 stopping at “Oceanário Lisboa”, on Alameda dos Oceanos; buses 400, 705, 708, 725, 728, 744, 750, 759, 782 and 794 pass through Gare do Oriente.
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking nearby: Parque da Doca, Parque do Casino (Alameda dos Oceanos) and Parque do Oceanário.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi throughout the building (network cv_visitantes). Café “PONTO.” on floor 0, with meals and vegetarian options, open every day. Shop on floor 0 and lockers next to the ticket office, on floors 0 and 1.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Spaces for banquets, concerts, fashion shows, conferences and dinners, including the exhibition area, the atrium and an auditorium.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Permitted for private purposes, respecting the image of other visitors; promotional or commercial recordings require prior authorisation. |
| Good to know | Eating and drinking are not permitted in the exhibition areas. Children under 13 must always be accompanied by an adult. School visits by reservation (telephone +351 218 917 104). |
