CosmoCaixa es el museo de la ciencia de la Fundación "la Caixa", ubicado en un edificio modernista a los pies del Tibidabo. Fundado en 1981, fue reconstruido y reabrió sus puertas con su nombre actual en 2004. Su Sala del Universo, galardonada con el Kenneth Hudson Award en los European Museum of the Year Awards de 2021, propone un recorrido desde el Big Bang hasta las fronteras del conocimiento. El museo también alberga el Bosque Inundado, un fragmento de selva amazónica donde viven más de un centenar de especies, y el Muro Geológico, formado por siete gigantescas secciones de roca. Las exposiciones temporales y el planetario completan la visita.
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?
- El museo de ciencia interactiva de Barcelona, con una selva amazónica viva, una pared rocosa de 24 m y un recorrido desde el Big Bang hasta nuestros días. Current highlights include La historia más bella del cosmos, Sala Universo, 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.