Granada Science Park
One of Granada's newest attractions, the Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias) manages to combine fun and learning in such a way that even the youngest children will happily spend the day exploring this hands-on open air museum.
Set in over seven acres, the main building is divided into two areas with permanent exhibitions: The Biosphere, Eureka, Perception and Explore which boasts over 270 interactive areas. The 50 metre Observation Tower houses fascinating experiments in Metrology, Astronomy and Geography. In the grounds there is a Plant Labyrinth, Water and Energy Games, a Tropical Butterfly House, a Giant Chess Game, Distorted House, The Planetarium and a wonderful selection of activities to test your mechanical knowledge and mental agility.
A Science Shop means you can take home simple scientific experiments, games and books. The Milky Way (Via Lactea) restaurant provides a wide range of food and drinks to sustain the hungry scientist.
Contact Details: Avenida del Mediterráneo s/n, 18006 Granada. Tel: 958131900. Email:info@parqueciencias.com. Science Park Website
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00 - 19.00; Sundays, Holidays: 10.00 - 15.00. Closed: All Mondays, December 25th, January 1st, May 1st, and from 17th -28 September.
Entrance: Museum Planetarium
Standard Ticket 5€ 2€
Reduced-Price Ticket 4€ 1.5€
School Group Ticket 3.5€ 1.5€
(Reduced Price - Over 65's under 18's, groups of 15+)
Getting there: By Bus: 1 & 5 to the Park and 4,10 & 11 to the Plaza de las Americas
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Verdict: 4.0
Unlike most boring hands-off museums, in this one you are encouraged to touch the exhibits. In fact you must, or you you won't get much out of the experience. Light, sound, electricity, the movement of the earth, the greenhouse effect, erosion - all are presented as interactive experiences that teach as they entertain. A special Exploration Hall exists for children from 3 to 7 years old. No one older may enter, but it is monitored inside by adults. Outside there's a 50m observation tower overlooking the city, a planetarium, a butterfly house full of tropical species, a maze, watergardens and lots more.
The Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias) lies on the Avenida del Mediterráneo. Arriving from the coast, take the junction towards the Palacio de Congresos and you'll see the park on the left of the road just before reaching the large intersection at the Camino de Ronda. You will need to go round the intersection so as to be able to double back and approach the park from the town. Tickets include discounts for children under 18 years old and adults over 65.