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CosmoCaixa is the science museum of the "la Caixa" Foundation, set in a Modernista building at the foot of Tibidabo; founded in 1981, it was rebuilt and reopened under its current name in 2004. Its Universe Room, winner of the 2021 Kenneth Hudson Award at the European Museum of the Year Awards, runs from the Big Bang to the frontiers of knowledge. It takes in the Flooded Forest, a piece of Amazon rainforest home to more than a hundred species, and the Geological Wall of seven giant rock sections. Temporary exhibitions and a planetarium complete the visit.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
Base Antártica
The original laboratory of Spain's Juan Carlos I Antarctic base, with large-format National Geographic photos of polar wildlife and the Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton expeditions.
La historia más bella del cosmos
A 900-metre fossil trail through the museum tracing 27 milestones in the evolution of life, from the first multicellular organisms to hominids.
El muro geológico
A 24-metre wall of seven huge real rock sections from different places, each showing a geological process that has shaped the Earth.
Bosque Inundado
A living piece of Amazon rainforest with over a hundred species, seen from underground, underwater and the canopy. Tropical rain falls every 15 minutes.
Sala Universo
The museum's core hall, from the Big Bang to the human brain across three areas, Kósmos, Evolution and Frontiers. Won the 2021 Kenneth Hudson Award.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Hours
| Mon | 10:00–20:00 |
| Tue | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–20:00 |
| SatToday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–20:00 |
Admission
From €8
Free for under-16s, who must be accompanied by an adult.
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Visitor Information
- How much does CosmoCaixa cost?
- Standard adult admission to CosmoCaixa is €8. Free for under-16s, who must be accompanied by an adult.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of CosmoCaixa?
- CosmoCaixa is open Daily 10:00-20:00, holidays included. Closed 25 December, 1 January and 6 January; 24 and 31 December and 5 January open 10:00-18:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is CosmoCaixa?
- CosmoCaixa is located at Carrer d'Isaac Newton, 26, 08022 Barcelona, in the Sant Gervasi-la Bonanova area of Barcelona. The nearest station is Avinguda Tibidabo (FGC L7).
- What can I see at CosmoCaixa?
- Barcelona's hands-on science museum, with a living Amazon rainforest, a 24 m rock wall and a journey from the Big Bang onwards. Current highlights include Base Antártica, La historia más bella del cosmos and El muro geológico.
- Do I need to book CosmoCaixa in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit CosmoCaixa?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Image credits
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- CosmoCaixaJirka Dl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Base AntárticaCourtesy of CosmoCaixa
- Bosque InundadoAlberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
- Tiburones. Los guardianes del océanoAustralian Museum
- Sala UniversoAlberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0