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Science Museum of the University of Coimbra
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Science museum of the University of Coimbra, located in the former Jesuit College, in the Alta. It holds instruments and collections of physics, chemistry, zoology and mineralogy, inherited from the cabinets that the university reformed in the 18th century. It combines historical heritage with science exhibitions.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Science Museum of the University of Coimbra: 2 missions
- Look at the building of the former Jesuit collegeNotice the architecture of the building, its courtyards and façades, and think about how it went from a religious college to a university museum.
- Discover an antique scientific instrumentWalk through the historic collection rooms and pick an instrument. Read what it measured or demonstrated and what period it is from.
Near Science Museum of the University of Coimbra
Machado de Castro National Museum218 m awayPraça da República349 m awaySé Velha of Coimbra352 m awayUniversity of Coimbra (Paço das Escolas)368 m awayJoanina Library418 m awayFado ao Centro426 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Science Museum of the University of Coimbra?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Science Museum of the University of Coimbra?
Look at the building of the former Jesuit college and Discover an antique scientific instrument.
What is there to see near Science Museum of the University of Coimbra?
Machado de Castro National Museum (218 m), Praça da República (349 m) and Sé Velha of Coimbra (352 m).
Source: Wikipedia