Science Museums
CosmoCaixa Museum
"Wake up your child's curiosity for science!"
Last Sunday of the month entrance is free excluding the special activities This is an exciting interactive science museum on the outskirts of the northerly suburb of Alcobendas, just a short bus trip from Plaza Castilla. Here activity rooms show how nature's laws work and how matter evolves from atomic structure into the most complex forms of life. Please note that to participate in the workshops, Clik, Toca Toca and Planeta Burbuja you don't need to book in advance, simply pay separately for these activities at the entrance to the museum.
C/ Pintor Velázquez, s/n 28100 Alcobendas, Madrid
Tel: 91 484 5200
Planetario de Madrid
Astronomy workshops for children - 6 to 9 year olds held on Saturdays in the video room from 12.30pm to 1.30pm The places are limited so it's necessary to book your kids places first.
Avenida del Planetario 16, Madrid
Tel: 91 467 34 61 and 91 467 3578
Metro: Mendez Alvaro
Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología
This museum has a permanent exhibition covering medicine and hygiene, clocks, cameras, how to measure the universe, experimental science, industry and technology, measuring what is around us....
In July and August 9am to 3pm Sun and Public Hols 10am to 2.30pm (Closed on Mondays) Entry is free
Paseo de las Delicias 61, 28045 Madrid
Tel: 91 530 3121 - 91 530 3001
Open to the public Tues to Sat 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 6pm.
