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COSMOCAIXA - former Science Museum 
Cosmocaixa was originally known as the Science Museum. The aim of this extensive experimental collection is to explain the natural history phenomena and relationships. The layout of the museum is oriented to a fun-fulfilled learning of scientific processes through games and small experiments.
The museum was open to public in September 2004 and was designed by the architects Esteve and Robert Terradas. The project has adapted the museum to its surroundings with a modernist construction of 9 floors, 6 of them subterranean. The museum offers a multidisciplinary insight into all the most important aspects of scientific achievements and theories.  
The museum’s main area is the Matter Room, a permanent exposition that occupies aprox 3500 sqm and offers an insight into the history of the matter, starting from the Big Bang until today. Many other rooms are dedicated to temporary exibitions or are used for different organized educational acitivities or conferences.  
AREAS OF THE MUSEUM The Geological Wall A unique installation, with seven spectacular cuts in a 90 tonne rock especially selected for the museum. This will allow you to discover the most important geological processes that gave form to our planet. The Matter Room Any part of reality can be explained from a scientific point of view. From this perspective, the museum offers you to learn something more about the history of the matter, all the way back to the Big Bang.
The Rain Forest One of the most attractive places in the museum, the only Rain Forest replica in Europe, with its rich and unique animal and plant world. 
The Science Square (Plaza de la Ciencia) A big open square in front of the museum, where you can observe more scientific experiments and enjoy a pleasant walk at the open. 
Click and Flash! An area especially dedicated to children, where they will be able to make big discoveries and observe different natural phenomenons through fun and simple experiments. Their interest for science will be stimulated through different games in this section, and you can be sure they will have a great time! The Bubble Planetarium A planetarium dedicated to children where they can admire and enjoy the sky, the constellations, the Sun, the Moon, the planets etc. For children from 3 to 9 years of age. Touch Touch! An amusing activity where people of all ages can have a direct contact with the world´s flora and fauna. Planetarium The main Planetarium offers you a passionate voyage through our Universe in different moments of its history, where you will be able to witness most spectacular cosmic phenomenons.
OPENING HOURS Tue - Sun 10am-8pm; Mon closed (except if bank holiday) PRICES:
General entrance (permanent room and temporary exibitions).
Includes: Matter Room, Rain Forest, Geological Wall, temporary exibitions and the Hints Game Price: 3€ (supplement for each activity 2 €) Reduced price: 2€ (supplement for each activity 1.50 €) – kids, young people (8-16 years), students, big families The first and the last Sunday of the month free entrance. HOW TO GET THERE: Public transport:
Buses: 17, 22, 58, 73, 75, 60 y 196
Tramvia Blau
FGC (Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat) train: Avinguda del Tibidabo stop
By car:
Exits Ronda de Dalt 6 y 7 Address: Teodor Roviralta, 47-51
Barcelona
Tel. 93 212 60 50
Fax: 93 253 74 73
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