Parque de las Ciencias

The Parque de las Ciencias in Granada is a sprawling science center covering seventy thousand square meters and a member of the European network of science centers and museums. The complex combines classic museum exhibits with interactive experiences and includes a planetarium and an astronomical observatory as well as cafés, restaurants, a library, and movie theaters. A special feature of the grounds is the integration of 27,000 square meters of gardens, which make it possible to present many exhibits outdoors. These outdoor areas take advantage of Andalusia's mild climate and include a tropical butterfly house, where you can watch the life cycle of various insect species, as well as a walk-through botanical collection with more than three hundred Mediterranean species.

Inside, several pavilions invite you to explore. The "Journey to the Human Body" pavilion is devoted to anatomy, genetics, and biomedicine, combining historical medical artifacts with modern technologies such as virtual reality and digital simulations. Another highlight is the risk prevention hall, which uses simulated situations and audiovisual elements to illustrate the human body's vulnerability to various hazards. The BioDome, which opened in 2016, takes you on a journey through tropical habitats from the Amazon, Madagascar, and the Indo-Pacific. Here, along underground, terrestrial, and aerial routes, you can discover more than two hundred fifty animal and plant species, while transparent laboratories offer a look at ongoing research projects.

The grounds are defined architecturally by emblematic buildings such as the Foucault Pendulum building, which has formed the heart of the museum since 1995 and houses halls on the biosphere, perception, and physics. The planetarium, with its ten-meter dome roof and one hundred twenty projectors, simulates the night sky with more than seven thousand stars. Another eye-catcher is the fifty-meter-high observation tower, whose terrace offers sweeping views of Mulhacén and the city of Granada. The offerings are rounded out by workshops with birds of prey, an astronomy garden with historical instruments, and a "Mental Gymnastics" tent that encourages logical thinking with riddles and puzzles.