Prince Felipe Science Museum Entry Ticket Valencia

The Prince Felipe Science Museum and its Calatrava building

The Prince Felipe Science Museum, in Spanish Museo de las Ciencias Principe Felipe, opened in 2000 as part of the City of Arts and Sciences. The building was designed by Santiago Calatrava and is shaped like the skeleton of a whale, with a long white structure of ribs, glass and light that is impressive both inside and out.

If you are wondering whether the Prince Felipe Science Museum is worth visiting, its scale and approach are the answer: more than 40,000 square metres of galleries, built around the idea that science should be experienced and not only read. Your Prince Felipe Science Museum ticket includes general admission for the day.

Hands-on exhibitions across the floors

The museum's motto, in translation, is that it is forbidden not to touch, not to feel and not to think. Across its floors you can test physical principles, explore the human body and genetics, and learn about space, technology and biometrics. Explanations are written in simple language, so children and adults can follow them.

Among the memorable areas are exhibitions on the origin of life and DNA, and a large Foucault pendulum that shows the rotation of the Earth. Entry to all exhibition floors is included, so you can decide how long to spend on each. Temporary exhibitions change through the year, so check the current programme on arrival.

The Electricity Theatre and family favourites

One of the most popular attractions is the Electricity Theatre, a lively demonstration in front of an auditorium seating around fifty people. A slightly eccentric presenter uses static electricity to show the physical principles of electricity, and your hair may literally stand on end. It is a highlight for children and a lot of fun for adults too.

Children love the interactive stations where they can push, pull and experiment, and older visitors enjoy the deeper topics such as climate change and surveillance technology. Guided tours and complementary activities are not included, and a visitor booklet in English helps you follow the route on your own.

Practical visit: opening hours, timing and getting there

The museum stands in the City of Arts and Sciences, within easy reach by bus, taxi or a walk along the Turia gardens. If you are searching for how to get to the Prince Felipe Science Museum, look for the giant whale-like structure. Science Museum opening hours change by season, with longer days in summer, so check the times for your date in the booking panel.

Allow around two to three hours, longer if your group loves interactive science. The best time to visit is early on a weekday, or in the afternoon in low season. Reduced prices apply to children aged four to twelve, while children under four enter free. Combine the visit with the Oceanografic or the Hemisferic for a full day.