Location: Barcelona
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Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Science Museums
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
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1. CosmoCaixa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,120 reviews
CosmoCaixa offers its visitors a whole host of activities and permanent and temporary exhibitions to give anyone who is interested a greater insight into the world of science. The museum’s most distinctive attractions include the new permanent exhibition “The Universe Gallery” where visitors can learn about the cosmos and its evolution from the big bang to the present day. An interactive experience beginning with the creation of the cosmos and going on to explore the evolution of the species and the innermost workings of the human brain. The "Flooded Forest” recreates the ecosystem of the Amazon inside a glass house covering an area of 1,000 m2, which is home to piranhas, crocodiles and other animal and plant species typical of the area, and the “Geological Wall” consists of seven vast sections of genuine rock that allow us to interpret the world’s geology.
Reviewed By H9855BFjessicab - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Entry is only €4 per person (adult) which is a bargain then you can pay extra for certain exhibits such as a planetarium. There is enough to see and do without these but if you have children it is worth considering as they seemed to be more aimed at kids. The main attraction is the flooded forest which was beautiful to see and the second main attraction was a large science room with a great many interactive activities which were entertaining and educational for children and adults alike. If you do have children you could easily spend a good few hours and make a day of it. As two adults we spent far longer here than at the aquarium and so this museum is very good value for money. Didn't have any issues as an english speaker as all information signs had full English translations. There's lots to do and learn for children and I imagine it would keep them well entertained. I would also recommend adults without children to visit, as there is much to reflect and learn about as an adult whether it is about protecting our rainforests, the increasing reliance on robot technology or even to just remember your childish curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. A bit out of the way of the main more touristy parts of the city but easy enough to get to on the metro then a short walk (but be warned that it is uphill). Has picnic and restaurant facilities.
2. Exposicion Human Bodies. Anatomia de la vida.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Now in Barcelona, Human Bodies is an intimate educational journey through the world concealed by your skin. This eye-opening experience reveals the operation of the human body—the most sophisticated machine ever made—like you’ve never seen it before. Hundreds of thousands of people of all ages across the world have already visited Human Bodies. Now you can join them, enjoying this inspiring exhibition that will change the way you see yourself, your life and the importance of looking after your body. At the Arenas Shopping Centre (third floor) in Barcelona for a limited time only. OVER 12 BODIES AND 150 HUMAN ORGANS – ALL REAL
Reviewed By EmilieM1583
I am from the medical field and took this opportunity to show my husband some peculiarities about the human body. The explanations and level of conservation of the tissues and bodies were very good. Impressive! We loved it and would recommend it. Was worth 10 euros per person!
3. Museu Geologic del Seminari de Barcelona
4. Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Barcelona
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 290 reviews
El Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona (Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Barcelona) está situado en el parque del Fórum. Fue construido por los arquitectos Herzog & de Meuron en el año 2004. Cerca del mar y del río Besòs, se ha convertido desde marzo de 2011 en un equipamiento abierto y dinámico, representativo y útil en el contexto de la problemática medioambiental actual. Ocupa 9.000 metros cuadrados distribuidos en dos plantas, con instalaciones y servicios modernos para todos los públicos que se estructuran en torno a un inmenso vestíbulo de libre acceso que es el punto de partida y llegada de todos los programas y servicios del Museo: la exposición permanente «Planeta Vida», los espacios para exposiciones temporales, la Mediateca, el Nido de ciencia para niños de 0-6 años, las aulas, la sala de actos, los talleres y la tienda.
Reviewed By impatiens - Minneapolis, United States
This is one of the best natural history museums I have visited. The building itself is amazing, but the displays are well-organized, well-labeled, well-lit, and very educational. The permanent exhibit shows the evolution of the world and life in the world, uses exhibits focused on themes like movement, skeletons, similarities of species, and the like--rather than showing all primates together and all birds together. The collection shown isn't huge, but it is well displayed. The special exhibit on primates was extremely good, intended to show the variety of primates, how they live, and what threats they face, to encourage people to care about preservation.
5. Smart Barcelona
We offer interactive events on natural sciences for children of 7-14 years and their parents in Spanish. Each event is a brief introductory course on chemistry, physics, biology, medicine and other sciences. In January 2019 we launched the first event for children and their parents from and around Barcelona. The scientific monitors who guide children into the programs are real young scientists from the best universities in Barcelona. Each program consists of four labs where children conduct various experiments. Team of children spends 20 minutes in each lab — this time is enough to get the theory and make an experiment. Meanwhile, the parents are involved in adult program - interactive quiz and a short lecture on the same topic that the main program. After the event each participant gets a present — an experimental set kid can do at home.
