Upptech
Science centre in Jönköping with a large experiment hall, a planetarium, built environments about Lake Vättern, forest and mine, and a traffic park with electric cars for children and families.
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About the museum
Upptech is one of Sweden's twenty science centres and the only one in Jönköping County. It is run by Jönköping municipality and is a member of Föreningen Svenska Science Centers. Its mission is to arouse interest in natural science and technology among children and young people.
In a large experiment hall there are departments such as Automagika, Vätteriet, Kondiset, Skogen and Gruvan, and a planetarium shows planets, the universe and the starry sky. The activities also include Ekobussen, Naturskolan, KomTek and NTA.
Highlights
- Experiment hall with departments where visitors can try things out themselves
- Planetarium about space and the starry sky
- Vätteriet, Kondiset, and Skogen, berget och gruvan (the forest, the mountain and the mine)
- Traffic park with electric cars (April–October)
Permanent exhibition
- Experimenthallen – Large experiment hall with built environments: Automagika, Vätteriet, Kondiset, and Skogen, berget och gruvan, plus a planetarium on planets, the universe and the starry sky.
- Operated by
- Jönköpings kommun
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 90 |
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| Children & teens | SEK 70free up to age 5 · Children (6–17 years): SEK 70, children under 6 free of charge |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Companions with a companion card and visitors with a Pluspolare card have free admission |
| Groups | SEK 50 per personPre-booked groups SEK 50 per person, including independent schools and schools from other municipalities |
| Mini group (maximum 5 people, of whom a maximum of 2 adults) | SEK 250 |
| Annual pass, mini group | SEK 750Valid for one year from the date of issue |
| Ticket (polett) for the traffic park with electric cars | SEK 15Purchased separately with a payment card at the ticket machine |
Upptech is cashless; payment is by debit or credit card or Swish. Prices include VAT.
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
Companions with a companion card have free admission. The accessibility statement is available on the website.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
Hands on and minds on: visitors try out experiments themselves. The traffic park with electric cars is very popular with children, and children's parties can be booked.
Getting there & parking
Upptech is located in the Kålgården area at the junction of Stenhuggargatan and Västra Holmgatan. From the E4 south take exit 97, and from the E4 north exit 98 B; follow the signs towards Jönköping C.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The shop Kullagret sells fun things.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Children's parties, conferences and venue hire.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Schools and preschools are welcomed with themes, and Upptech arranges courses, camps and professional development for teachers. |
