Centro de Ciência Viva do Algarve (Science Museum)

Find out more about the sun, science, and technology by visiting Viva do Algarve Science Museum in Faro.

Centro de Ciência Vida do Algarve, Faro, Portugal

Centro de Ciência Vida do Algarve
© Câmara Municipal de Faro

The museum is located nearby the marina of Faro.

It is focused science and technology and features several interactive exhibitions which allow you to see the planets and navigate in a virtual world.

The permanent collection is centered around the Sun and it’s influence on the Earth.

More information:

Location:

Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel, Faro.

Ticket Price:

Permanent exhibition:
Free admission: 16 and 18 May, 3 August, 10 and 24 November
Children 3 and under: Free
Children 4 to 17 years old, teachers, students, and seniors: €3
General admission: €5
Family tickets (up to 2 adults with children up to age 17): €12
Separate tickets must be purchased for other exhibits and presentations

Opening Hours:

Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Closed on Mondays, 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January, Easter Sunday and 1 May

Telephone:

(+351) 289 890 920.

Recommended Excursions:

Mapa Interactivo:

Other worth-visiting nearby towns and cities:

Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal