Aula Taller-Museo de las Matemáticas π-ensa

About the museum

The Aula Taller-Museo de las Matemáticas π-ensa opened its doors in October 2014 at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. It was created by the educational innovation group “Pensamiento Matemático” with the aim of turning the space into a cultural centre for the educational community and the general public, and it presents itself as the “Museo de la Lógica y el Ingenio” (Museum of Logic and Ingenuity).

Its proposal is that visitors come not to study mathematics but to play and test their skills with puzzles. Each year it organises an exhibition of logic games and a travelling thematic exhibition on a part of mathematics or its applications, which is renewed every nine or ten months. Workshops, lectures and other activities are scheduled around them, with particular attention to children.

The museum also offers ongoing workshops on mathematical and computing content for pupils in primary, secondary and upper secondary education, as well as a travelling exhibition of logic games that can be taken to schools. It opens to the general public only on a few Saturdays a year and is also a practice centre for several educational institutions in the Community of Madrid.

Highlights

• Museum of Logic and Ingenuity with games to test your wits
• Thematic exhibition renewed every academic year
• Mathematical workshops for children and families
• Free admission with booking on the opening Saturdays
• Travelling exhibition that visits schools

Founded

2014

Operated by

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Grupo de Innovación Educativa Pensamiento Matemático)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free, but booking is required both for the opening Saturdays and for school visits.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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 museum’s website does not publish accessibility information; the UPM links to its general accessibility page.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The workshops and games are designed for visitors of all ages, with particular attention to children; on some Saturdays there is a workshop at 12:00.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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