Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva

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Once Upon a Time... Science for People Who Like Stories

Eight children's tales, from the Three Little Pigs to Jack and the Beanstalk, become hands-on physics, chemistry, maths and biology. Back home after a European tour.

Now showingOngoing€15

Permanent Collections

TCHARAN! Circus of Experiments

A science circus for explorers aged 3 to 12, with a hall of mirrors, a musical floor, a giant kaleidoscope and the Unfinished House building site.

Permanent collection€15

Fishanário

An immersive virtual aquarium: colour in a crab, pufferfish or jellyfish, scan the drawing and watch it swim into a projected ocean.

Permanent collection€15

Hit-and-Run Exhibits

Runaway exhibits scattered through the building: giant furniture, an anamorphic corridor and the famous flying bicycle ridden on a cable six metres up.

Permanent collection€15

Explora

A "forest of natural phenomena" first conceived for San Francisco's Exploratorium: about 40 exhibits on light, vision, perception, waves and complex systems, including a touchable tornado.

Permanent collection€15

Visitor Information

How much does Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva cost?

Standard adult admission to Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva is €15. Youth 3-17 €10, senior 65+ €11, family (2 adults + children to 17) €35, under 2 free; 50% discount for visitors with special needs. Free for everyone on 16 May, 25 July and 24 November.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva?

Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva is open Winter hours from 7 September 2026: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30); weekends and public holidays 10:00-19:00 (last entry 18:30); closed Mondays. In the summer season (1 June to 6 September in 2026) it also opens Mondays 10:00-18:00. Closed 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva?

Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva is located at Largo José Mariano Gago, nº 1, Parque das Nações, 1990-073 Lisboa, Portugal, in the Parque das Nações area of Lisbon. The nearest stations are Oriente (Metro Red Line and CP rail) and Oceanário Lisboa bus stop (Carris 728).

What can I see at Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva?

Portugal's largest hands-on science centre: ride a bicycle on a high wire, touch a tornado and lie on a bed of nails. Current highlights include TCHARAN! Circus of Experiments, Fishanário and Once Upon a Time... Science for People Who Like Stories.

Do I need to book Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva 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 Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva?

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.

Is Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva accessible?

Fully accessible with ramps, lifts and accessible toilets; wheelchairs and strollers lent at the ticket office; guide dogs welcome.