Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua
Municipal science museum in the former water reservoirs of Murcia, with participatory exhibitions and a planetarium.
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About the museum
The Museo de la Ciencia y el Agua opened in December 1996. It occupies the former water reservoirs that supplied the city of Murcia and is on the Plaza de la Ciencia, in the El Carmen district.
Its aim is to awaken curiosity and bring scientific knowledge to the public in an entertaining and participatory way. The museum is based on the conviction that scientific outreach contributes to a more democratic society and helps citizens to take a better part in the decisions that will affect them in the future.
The museum is municipally owned. In addition to its galleries it has a planetarium, which runs sessions for different ages, and it organises special activities such as astronomical observations with telescopes in the square, and the children’s activity “Una noche en el Museo” (A Night in the Museum), in which children aged 8 to 12 tour the museum at night and sleep among the aquariums and the planetarium. Guides are available for visits.
Highlights
- Former water reservoirs of the city as its home
- Planetarium with sessions for different ages
- Participatory science outreach exhibitions
- Astronomical observations with telescopes in the Plaza de la Ciencia
- Children’s activity “Una noche en el Museo”
Permanent exhibition
- Planetario – Projection room with sessions for different ages on the sky, the solar system and other scientific topics; booked at reception or by telephone.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Murcia
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Planetarium session | €1Advance booking at reception or by telephone (968 211 998). |
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General admission is free. The planetarium costs €1 per session.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 Región de Murcia tourism portal states that it is accessible for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The planetarium runs children’s sessions according to age (from 3, 5 or 7 years), and the museum organises the night activity “Una noche en el Museo” for children aged 8 to 12.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guides are available. Planetarium sessions and guided visits to the collections require prior booking at reception or by telephone. |
