Museu de les Ciències

About the museum

The Museu de les Ciències is the science outreach centre of the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències in Valencia. It opened on 13 November 2000 in a building designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava, with organic forms and monumental proportions: about 220 metres long, 80 metres wide and 55 metres high, with more than 42,000 square metres built, of which 26,000 are exhibition space.

The museum was conceived as a benchmark for interactive science. Its approach is to arouse curiosity and critical thinking through exhibitions in which visitors can touch, experiment and take part, without giving up scientific rigour. Alongside the exhibitions there is a programme of science entertainment with workshops, demonstrations and live shows, such as those presented in the Teatro de la Ciencia.

The building is surrounded by water and, together with the Hemisfèric, the Oceanogràfic, the Umbracle, the Àgora and the Palau de les Arts, forms part of the complex built in the former bed of the River Turia. Besides its own exhibitions, the museum hosts scientific congresses and collaborates with science museums around the world.

Highlights

• Building by Santiago Calatrava, opened in 2000
• “Bosque de cromosomas”: a large-scale representation of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes with interactive modules
• Teatro de la Ciencia, with the science musical “Ramona y Cajal”
• L'Espai dels Xiquets, a play and learning area for children aged 4 to 8
• Interactive temporary exhibitions, such as “¡Bailar! El arte de moverse” and “Metamorfosis”

Permanent exhibitions

• Teatro de la Ciencia – Multidisciplinary space on the first floor where scientific demonstrations, shows and live performances are presented.
• L'Espai dels Xiquets – Play and learning area for children aged 4 to 8, with zones on the senses, animals, the animated forest and cooperation.

Founded

2000

Operated by

Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (Generalitat Valenciana)

Director

Manuel Toharia

Visitors per year

approx. 2,500,000

Admission & discounts

Prices are for 2026. The 15% discount for unemployed residents of Spain applies at the ticket office only. Online purchases only qualify for the reduced rates for children aged 4 to 12 and for people over 65 or retired. Promotions cannot be combined. Special social-responsibility rates are available for groups at risk of exclusion.

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

The venues have adapted access, lifts and accessible toilets. Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the information point in the east area (with a €20 deposit and national ID card); they cannot be booked. Only assistance dogs (guide dogs) are admitted. Nursing service throughout opening hours.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

L'Espai dels Xiquets (ages 4 to 8, first floor) offers games about the senses, real animals, an animated forest and cooperative construction. There are workshops and science shows for children, and the exhibition “Metamorfosis” is aimed at children aged 6 and over. The “Cumple Diver” allows birthday parties at the museum for children over 3.

Getting there & parking

You can reach it on foot or by bicycle through the gardens of the former Turia riverbed; there is bicycle parking and a Valenbisi service. The airport has a metro connection (line 3 with a change to line 5) and a direct bus line (line 150).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Coat check

The museum has catering services and a shop. Free cloakroom on the first floor for small luggage (dimensions 36 × 40 × 50 cm and 72 × 40 × 50 cm). Food may not be brought in; you may leave and re-enter on the same day, keeping your ticket.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Hire of spaces and corporate events across the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències complex (total capacity of more than 3,000 attendees). Contact: actosyeventos@cac.es.

Plan your visit