CCSTI de Grenoble

The Casemate in Grenoble is an important center for science, technology, and industry education. The building was constructed in the 1830s as part of the fortification of Bastille Hill and originally served to house cannons and troops. After the city acquired it in 1960 and it briefly operated as a shopping arcade, the site opened in 1979 as France's second science cultural center. Today the institution is part of the public cultural cooperation body Territoire de sciences and is dedicated to making scientific innovation accessible to a broad audience.

In the renovated and expanded spaces, you'll find a varied mix of interactive exhibits, workshops, and lectures. One particular highlight is the integrated Fab Lab, an open maker space where visitors can design or recreate their own objects from a range of materials. The center works closely with local institutions such as the natural history museum and the university to offer intellectually challenging events. The Casemate also runs its own online portal for science journalism, which covers current research topics.

After a serious fire in 2017 destroyed parts of the building, the Casemate underwent extensive renovation and reopened in March 2021. The modernization included the addition of a new hall and strengthened the center's position in the European network for science communication. As a member of Ecsite and the holder of a national label for science and innovation, the Casemate plays a central role in promoting interest in research and development in the region.