• Visit Heureka during Autumn holidays: Things to do for the whole family

    If you're wondering where in Finland to spend your autumn vacation, the Helsinki metropolitan area is a great idea! There's definitely plenty to do for every day of your vacation.


    During the autumn holidays, it's also worth heading to Heureka - we offer moments of insight for the whole family! Here, you can explore 9 different exhibitions, ride the legendary tightrope cycle, get fascinated by the Foucault's pendulum and compete in building the fastest mountain car at the Idea Workshop. On this page, we tell you what's worth experiencing at Heureka during the autumn holidays 2025.

    Psst! In week 42, elementary school children can participate in a memorable two-day science camp.

    Buy Heureka tickets 3 € cheaper in advance
  • A girl and a woman looking at a mammoth at the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition.

    Giants of the Ice Age

    The Giants of the Ice Age exhibition opened in February 2025 and has been a huge success over the past year. The exhibition features nearly 20 life-size animal robots - including a mammoth and a saber-toothed cat!

    Learn about the exhibition
  • A photo from the Our Journey in Space exhibition where you can see yourself in a space suit.

    Our Journey in Space

    Welcome to the space station of the future! You get to solve various tasks, walk on the Moon and participate in a trip to Mars.

    Learn about the exhibition
  • Photo: Susanna "Suski" Oksanen

    Miniature exhibitions

    Come see the world with different eyes and admire beautiful works!

    The exhibition Different Eyes is a celebration of Braille 200 years. The exhibition Fibrations consists of the final projects of students from the interdisciplinary course "Crystal Flowers in Halls of Mirrors: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture" at Aalto University. Both exhibitions are open until January 6, 2026.

    Katso kaikki näyttelyt
A woman moonwalking at Heureka.

You have to experience these!

Heureka is being renewed at the turn of the years, so the autumn holidays is a great time to experience Heureka as it is right now.

During the autumn holidays, you should experience the spectacular physics phenomena in the Heureka Classics exhibition, and Circular Factory and Electri City exhibitions.

Heureka’s inspirer pours liquid nitrogen into a tall container.

Popular science experiences

In addition to our exhibitions, we offer science experiences in the form of laboratory experiments, science theater performances, among other things.

See the schedule for your visit date
  • Quick tips for visiting Heureka during the autumn holidays

    1) In week 42 we are open Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm and Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm. You can find our opening hours for the other weeks, as well as arrival instructions and prices our information page

    2) When you get hungry, you'll find something to for everyone to eat at the Science Restaurant - everything from a hearty lunch to coffee and biscuits! Heureka also has facilities for eating your own snacks.

    3) There are free storage lockers in the lobby, so you can enjoy your day without backpacks and autumn outerwear. It is also possible to leave larger bags at customer service during your visit.

  • Heurekan planetaarion kuvulla planeetta.

    Christmas Holidays at Heureka

    Spend a fun Christmas holiday at Heureka! We offer fun and insightful activities for the whole family: exhibitions, experiments and experiences. There's plenty to do for the whole day!

  • Heurekan talvilomaleirit 2026

    Heureka's winter holiday camps 2026

    Note! The camps are in Finnish. Are you looking for a winter holiday camp for your child in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area? Heureka is organizing two-day science camps for curious primary school children in week 8. Tickets are on sale until 11.2. 3 pm or until the camps are sold...

  • Heurekan pidennetyt perjantai-illat

    Heureka's extended Friday evenings

    Heureka's Science Friday starts January 9th! We are open with extended opening hours on Friday evenings until 8pm. Read more about Friday evenings at Heureka on this page.

  • Heurekan uudistettu planetaario on avoinna

    The renewed planetarium is open

    The planetarium has undergone the biggest transformation in its history! Heureka's planetarium is now one of the brightest, most colorful and detailed presentation environments in Europe.

  • Heurekan Matkalla avaruudessa -näyttelyssä nainen osoittaa sormella suuren Kuun pintaan. Mies katsoo vierestä.

    Thursday evening ticket for 10 €

    Note! In 2026 the discount does not apply to Thursday evenings 19.2., 26.2., 2.4., 30.4., 14.5., summer season 1.6. - 9.8., 15.10., 24.12. and 31.12.2026. On Thursdays from 15:00–20:00, all entrance tickets are 10 €/each. Children under 5 years of age can enter Heureka free of charge accompanied by a guardian.

  • Valokuvamuistitesti netissä

    Photographic Memory Test online

    Note! The test in in Finnish. Take Heureka's free and fun photo memory test online. Challenge your visual memory, exercise your brain, and find out how accurately you remember the details of what you see.

  • NOX-illat aikuisille

    NOX evenings for adults

    You'll leave Heureka's NOX events smarter than you arrived. Every event has their own theme. 

Autumn holidays 2025 at Heureka - things to do for the whole family

Looking for ideas for your autumn holiday? If you are looking for things to do in Helsinki or the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, or wondering where to go on an autumn holiday in Finland, the answer is close at hand: Heureka Science Centre offers interesting and exciting programmes for all ages. Heureka is easily accessible by train and bus. At the science centre, the whole family can dive into the world of science together by participating in exhibitions and science experiments.

What to do during the autumn holidays? Heureka's interactive exhibitions invite you to learn

Heureka autumn break is much more than just a museum visit. Interactive exhibitions and fun science experiments offer experiences for all ages. Here you don't just look; here you do, explore and wonder. If you are thinking about what to do in Helsinki during the autumn break, Heureka's offerings cover families with children, schoolchildren and adults.

Where to go on your autumn holiday? There's plenty to see in Helsinki and Heureka

If you are looking for an answer to the question of where to go on a fall vacation or where to go on a fall vacation in Finland, the answer is simple: head to Heureka. Just a 15-minute train ride from the center of Helsinki, Heureka offers a full-day program that combines entertainment and science. You can also easily get there by car and parking is always free.

Children can build, test the laws of physics and marvel at natural phenomena in practice. Adults will enjoy it as much as children, as the educational content appeals to all ages. A perfect choice if you want to spend your autumn holiday in the Helsinki region.

Things to do during the fall holiday - the whole family will have fun in the number one fall holiday destination on the border of Helsinki

Whether you're planning a full week of autumn holidays in Helsinki or just a day trip, Heureka's diverse offering in Vantaa makes it the perfect destination. There's plenty to do, and you'll gain new knowledge and enthusiasm for science at the same time - building, discovering, exploring phenomena and learning together. Heureka also offers a varied programme every day, for example various science presentations. Check out the day's programme here .

So if you are looking for something to do during your autumn break or are wondering what to do during your autumn break in Helsinki and the Helsinki metropolitan area, Heureka offers a unique experience.

  • Autumn holiday activities for the whole family! Spend a day full of experiences and learn something new.
  • Easy to arrive at the site, e.g. from Helsinki: combine a city visit and a visit to Heureka during the autumn holidays.
  • Ticket tip : Buy tickets online in advance and save €3/ticket.

Welcome to spend an unforgettable autumn holiday at Heureka. Book your ticket to Heureka today and experience the best autumn holiday in Helsinki and the Helsinki Metropolitan Area!

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