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Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva

ArchitectureChildrenScienceClosed · Opens 10amFrom €15Oriente (Metro Red Line and CP rail)

O Pavilhão do Conhecimento (Pavilion of Knowledge) é o maior centro de ciência e tecnologia de Portugal, gerido pela Ciência Viva no antigo recinto da Expo 98, no Parque das Nações. Inaugurado em julho de 1999, ocupa um edifício projetado pelo arquiteto João Luís Carrilho da Graça, vencedor do Prémio Valmor, e reúne cerca de 4 000 m² com centenas de módulos interativos dedicados à física, à matemática, à química, à biologia e às ciências sociais. Entre os destaques estão a sala Explora, inspirada no Exploratorium, o circo científico TCHARAN!, para crianças mais pequenas, e um programa rotativo de grandes exposições temporárias.

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Getting there

Largo José Mariano Gago, nº 1, Parque das Nações, 1990-073 Lisboa, Portugal

Nearest station: Oriente (Metro Red Line and CP rail), Oceanário Lisboa bus stop (Carris 728)

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MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun10:00–19:00

Admission

From €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.

Accessibility

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

Nearby

Museu Nacional do Azulejo

Design54 min walk

Culturgest

Art56 min walk

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

Design61 min walk

Museu de Lisboa

Local History64 min walk

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), Oceanário Lisboa bus stop (Carris 728).
What can I see at Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Ciência Viva?
O maior centro de ciência interativa de Portugal: ande de bicicleta numa corda bamba, toque num tornado e deite-se numa cama de pregos. Current highlights include Once Upon a Time... Science for People Who Like Stories, Explora, TCHARAN! Circus of Experiments.
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.

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