The building was historically known as the 'Palacio de los Juegos' before becoming a science museum.
It was the first science center in Spain to establish a public planetarium when it opened in 1985.
The planetarium uses a high-resolution projection system to simulate the night sky and astronomical phenomena.
The museum is surrounded by the largest urban park in A Coruña, featuring diverse botanical specimens.
The Foucault pendulum located in the main hall demonstrates the rotation of the Earth in real-time.
The institution is part of an integrated network of three scientific museums in the city.
Casa das Ciencias is a prominent scientific museum located within the Parque de Santa Margarita in A Coruña. It is housed in a distinct neoclassical palace originally built in the early 20th century. The facility features three floors of interactive physics, biology, and technology exhibits designed for hands-on learning. The central attraction is a digital planetarium located under a prominent dome. The museum serves as the headquarters for the Museos Científicos Coruñeses network. It emphasizes popularizing science through rotating temporary exhibitions and permanent interactive displays. The building maintains its historical exterior while the interior is dedicated to contemporary scientific engagement.
The exterior neoclassical facade with the surrounding lush park greenery in the frame.
Book your planetarium show session immediately upon arrival, as seating capacity is limited.
Explore the surrounding Parque de Santa Margarita for views over the city before or after your visit.
Check the museum's digital calendar for rotating exhibition schedules as they change frequently throughout the year.
Do not overlook the planetarium shows; many visitors focus only on the ground floor interactive exhibits.
Open daily throughout the year, but may have adjusted hours on specific local public holidays.
