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Museum of Science and Water
Municipal museum opened in December 1996 in the former water tanks that supplied Murcia. It is on Plaza de la Ciencia, in the Carmen district, and aims to popularise science with a participatory, hands-on approach. It has a planetarium, with sessions for a token fee, and interactive exhibits on phenomena of the Earth and its surroundings, such as steam, heat and magnetism, plus games explaining how to save water. It hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year. It is a few minutes' walk from the banks of the Segura and the Puente Viejo, and a visit usually combines a planetarium session with the interactive rooms. It is one of the most common school trips in the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Museum of Science and Water: 3 missions
- Try an interactive energy exhibitChoose one of the models or buttons that show phenomena such as steam, heat or magnetism and make it work.
- Attend a planetarium sessionCheck the day's screening and go into the planetarium, which costs 1 euro.
- Discover that the museum is housed in old water tanksLook at the building and recognise that it was the reservoir that supplied Murcia before it became a museum.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Museum of Science and Water?
Visiting Museum of Science and Water is free.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Science and Water?
1 September to 15 June: Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-14:00 and 16:30-19:00; Sundays and public holidays 10:00-14:00; closed Monday. 16 June to 31 July and August: Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 (some afternoons open in summer); Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays closed.
How much time do you need for Museum of Science and Water?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.