Welcome to Science
Heureka is a Finnish Science Centre where you get to know science and technology in a fun way by doing, experimenting and discovering!
Open today 10-17
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mon 10-17
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tue 10-17
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wed 10-17
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thu 10-20
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fri 10-17
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sat 10-18
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sun 10-18
Opening times this week
Tiedepuisto 1, Vantaa
parking: Kuninkaalantie 5, Vantaa
Adults over 18: 24 € (22 €)
Children 5–17 years: 17 € (15 €)
Discount groups: 17 € (15 €)
Our Journey in Space – a new exhibition
How can we protect Earth so that it remains habitable for as long as possible? How do we ensure that our ship remains in good condition and protected from external threats?
Space operations are essential to protect Earth and life. In the functional Our Journey in Space exhibition, you can jump into the shoes of a space professional and perform various tasks.
Exhibition open 10.2.2024–11.1.2026
News
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Autumn Science Camps 2024
Tiedeleirit
During the autumn holiday week 42 (October 14–18, 2024) our popular science camps will be organized again at Heureka! Tickets go on sale on September 16. at 10 o'clock. Note, that the camps are organized in Finnish.
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Robotics! family day 21 September 2024
Heureka will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m a robotics-themed event day for the whole family.
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Reflektor Vantaa 26.–29.9.2024
Audiovisual art festival Reflektor Vantaa in front of Heureka 26. 29.9.2024 from 6 to 10 p.m.
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Heureka's tips for autumn
Get color for autumn from Heureka! See our opening hours, admission ticket prices, arrival instructions, lunch of the day, our exhibitions and future events!
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The Planetarium is closed
We will open a fully renovated and state-of-the-art Planetarium in late 2025.
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Rats are on break
The rat feeding shows and the basketball shows will be on hiatus for an estimated 2-3 months.
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Thursday evening ticket for 10 €
Heureka offers admission tickets for 10 euros on Thursdays from 15.00 to 20.00 for both adults and children and young people aged 5-17. Children under the age of 5 can enter Heureka free of charge with a guardian. Thursday evening ticket prices are not valid 17.10., 5.12. and 26.12.
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Non-fiction fans
The Non-fiction Fans project increases schoolchildren's joy for reading and scientific capital through nonfiction visits and related workshops.
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Second most reputable organisation
Heureka is the second most reputable organisation in the travel and hospitality industry in the Trust&Reputation 2024 survey round
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Heureka is a safe space
Everyone has the right to feel safe at Heureka. When I am at Heureka,I follow these principles for a safe space.
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Gift ticket to Heureka
Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
A gift of shared time with science experiences! With a gift ticket, you can experience a whopping 7 interactive exhibitions and the planetarium's captivating films.
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EcoCompass environmental certificate for Heureka
Uutinen
Heureka awarded with EcoCompass environmental certificate and Sustainable Travel Finland mark
Exhibitions
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On the waves of creativity
26.9.–26.12.2024
Hop on the waves of creativity! Learn about the creativity, creative thinking, experimentation and collaboration required in research.
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Our Journey in Space
10.2.2024-11.1.2026
Our Journey in Space is an interactive science center exhibition for the whole family
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The Power of Play
4.2.2023-12.1.2025
Long live playfulness and curiosity! The Power of Play exhibition encourages children and adults alike to throw themselves into the world of play.
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Artificial Intelligence – Me, Myself & AI
Welcome to the village of the Scientist's home full of artificial intelligence! Can you beat the robot in rock-paper-scissors?
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Heureka Classics
Experience classic destinations with the whole family together! Heureka classics Charm year after year.
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Electri City
Delve into smart electricity in your everyday life! What is a smart home like and how can you yourself use electricity intelligently?
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Circular Factory
Circular Factory is an exhibition of sustainable development solutions. How can familiar objects be recycled as efficiently as possible?
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The Idea Workshop
In the challenges of the idea shop, you can aim for style, speed or, for example, slowness.
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Science on a Sphere
The Science on a Ball site presents data collected by satellites about climate and space, among other things.
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Main Exhibition Area
In the main exhibition area, a few old favorites are on display, such as the wire wheel and Foucault's pendulum.
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The Wind in The Bowels
The Wind in The Bowels exhibition presents the structure and function of a healthy digestive tract in a fun and visual way, and tells how the body obtains the building materials and fuel it needs from food.
Shows
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Science On a Sphere -shows
During guided performances, participants analyse satellite data about the oceans, climate, the earth's crust and space.
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Laboratory experiments
In the laboratories, you can learn about microscopy or chemical reactions, for example, under the guidance of an inspirer.
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Rat feeding show
What is a rat's favorite food? Why does a rat hide its food? Or Did you know, for example, that Heureka's rats receive fresh restaurant food every day?
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Science restaurant
The selection of the science restaurant includes a hearty lunch that changes daily, the Science Snack Menu, delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, sweet pastries, and a variety of coffees and teas!
Heureka's events
Heureka organizes many different events for different audiences, from children to families and young adults.
Heureka Shop
Insights can continue even at home. Or send science around in the form of a gift. Heureka Shop specializes in science products and gift items.
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Today's lunch menu
See the lunch menuLunch includes a daily changing selection of hot main courses, soup, salad bar, bread and food drinks (including coffee and tea).
Lunch available Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 and Sat–Sun 11:00–16:00. -
Birthday parties for children
Read moreBirthday chemistry
At Heureka, you can organize slightly different birthday parties for children aged 6–12! -
Museum card x Heureka
Heureka is a Museum Card destination, so with your own Museum Card you claim entry to all Heureka exhibitions, pavement films and
for other shows free of charge!
You can also buy a museum card at Heureka's ticket office