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Cosmocaixa Madrid

Cosmocaixa Madrid
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
Day Trip
Interests That Apply
Technology, Science, Math, Engineering, History
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Price: $0-$5
Free the last Sunday of each month. Activities and additional programs may have additional costs.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Notes: There is a wheelchair available at the information point inside the main entrance.
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
Notes: There are wheelchair accessible restrooms on all levels of the museum.
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Cosmocaixa Madrid

La Caixa Foundation Science Museum

Fun and education for all the family


Family Time

Address: Phone:
Pintor Velázquez, s/n
Parque de Andalucía
Alcobendas, Madrid 28100
+34 91 484 5200 / +34 91 484 5252
Fax: +34 91 484 5225 / +34 91 484 5222

Description

Come along for a spectacular and enjoyable educational journey through the sciences, technology and the laws of the universe. You can actively participate in over 20 different experimental activities relating to physics, chemistry, optics and energy. The permanent exhibition explains the history of the planets and life on earth as well as showing you how to predict the weather and describing how meteorological phenomena like tornadoes occur.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10a-8p Tu-Su
Visit Time: 1.5hr-Half day(4hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: Free the last Sunday of each month. Activities and additional programs may have additional costs.

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: C-1 Atocha - Alcobendas
Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Train
Parking Availability: Yes


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