• Christmas Holidays at Heureka: Fun things to do during Christmas 2025 and New Years 2026

    If you are wondering where to go in Finland during the Christmas holidays, we recommend the Helsinki Metropolitan Area - there is plenty to do for every day of the holiday. One of the places to visit during the Christmas holidays is Heureka, as it is easy to get here from Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa. The journey is also comfortable by train or car, even from a longer distance - for example from Tampere or Turku. See more detailed arrival instructions here.


    What kind of activities does Heureka offer during the Christmas holidays 2025? We will tell you more about our offerings on this page. At Heureka, you can, for example, get to know the animals that lived during the latest ice age , try walking on the moon and watch films in the renewed planetarium , which will open at the turn of the year 2025–2026. On this page you can also grab the best tips for a successful Heureka visit!

    Buy Heureka tickets €3 cheaper in advance

Christmas holidays at Heureka

  • Cover image of the movie Asteroid Secrets. The Earth and an explosion.

    Come and experience the renovated planetarium

    The planetarium has undergone the biggest transformation in its history! The presentation technology has been updated to meet today's expectations and standards. That means that watching planetarium films is now more enjoyable than ever!


    During the beginning of 2026, the planetarium program will feature the following films:

  • Leiki ja tutki -teksti sekä kaksi piirrettyä hahmoa.

    New: Play and Explore

    The new play exhibition opened on Saturday 20.12.2025 just in time for the Christmas holidays! The exhibition consists of the most beloved sites from the Power of Play exhibition and the Idea Workshop.

    In the exhibition, both children and adults can explore, experiment and immerse themselves in the world of play. Through play, you learn to explore the world, and this skill is worth practicing throughout your life.

    Explore the Play and Explore exhibition
  • Photo: Susanna "Suski" Oksanen

    There's still time: miniature exhibitions

    Come see the world through different eyes and admire beautiful works! The miniature exhibitions are open until 6.1.2026, so they are worth experiencing during the Christmas holidays.

    Different Eyes is an exhibition celebrating the 200th anniversary of Braille. The Fibrations exhibition consists of the final projects of students from Aalto University's interdisciplinary course "Crystal Flowers in Mirror Halls: Mathematics Meets Art and Architecture".

Checklist for a visit to Heureka during the Christmas holidays 2025

  • A family looking at a giant sloth in the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition.

    1. Buy tickets cheaper in advance

    By purchasing a Heureka ticket in advance from the online store, you will get a ticket 3 € cheaper.

    • Tickets for the current day can be purchased from the online store until Heureka opens, after which they can only be purchased on site.
    • Heureka can also be accessed with the Museum Card and Kaiku Card.

  • A tame rat on the basketball court.

    2. Daily program and lunch


  • Nainen ja tyttö tutkivat nappuloita Vesi - elämän virta -näyttelyssä.

    3. Storage and arrival

    Storage:

    • Heureka has plenty of space for storing winter jackets and backpacks. The lockers are free of charge.


    Arrival:

    • You can easily reach Heureka by car, train, bus or even on foot.
    • Parking at Kuninkaalantie 5. Parking is free.
    • From Tikkurila train station, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to Heureka. Tikkurila is located in area C of the ticket zone.

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Below you will find all of Heureka's exhibitions.

  • Jääkauden jättiläiset

    Giants of the Ice Age

    8.2.2025–30.8.2026

    Nearly twenty life-size animal robots await visitors at the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition - including a mammoth and a saber-toothed cat!

  • Heurekan Matkalla avaruudessa -näyttelyssä poika ja tyttä seisovat Kuun edessä.

    Our Journey in Space

    10.2.2024-6.1.2027

    Our Journey in Space is an interactive science center exhibition for the whole family

  • Leiki ja tutki

    Play and Explore

    On display until further notice

    The exhibition consists of sites from the Power of Play exhibition and the Idea Workshop. Play is natural and essential for human well-being. Playing is about exploring and experimenting, getting to know ourselves and each other.  Through play, we learn to explore the world, and we should maintain this skill...

  • Tyttö hyppäämässä Heurekan Tiedepuisto Galilein Ihmisjojossa. Planetaarion kuvusta heijastuu sininen taivas valkoisine pilvineen.

    Exhibitions Outdoors

    Open until 27.9.2026

    At Science Park Galilei you can try out large-scale objects based on music, mathematics and physics phenomena. Open until 27.9.2026

  • Vesi – elämän virta

    Water – The stream of Life

    On display until further notice

    Water – The Stream of Life. The exhibition is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, to children and to adults, as well as the curious and those who like to delve deeper.

  • Tekoäly – Me, Myself & AI

    Artificial Intelligence – Me, Myself & AI

    Exhibition is on display until further notice

    Welcome to the world of artificial intelligence! The mini-exhibition brings together the best parts of the previous exhibition at Heureka. Come and try out the artificial intelligence-based devices and games that the main character of the exhibition, the Scientist, had made for his home.

  • Heureka-klassikot

    Heureka Classics

    On display until further notice

    Experience our classic destinations with the whole family! Heureka Classics has a selection of the most beloved aha-experiences.

  • At Heureka's Science on a Sphere exhibition, a boy in a green shirt points to a large ball that looks like the Earth.

    Science on a Sphere

    The Science on a Ball site presents data collected by satellites about climate and space, among other things.

  • Korallinväriseen paitaan pukeutunut tyttö pyöräilee Heurekan Vaijeripyörällä.

    Main Exhibition Area

    In the main exhibition area you will find tightrope cycling, Foucault's pendulum, the Water - the Stream of Life exhibition and Heureka classics.

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Discover planetarium films

  • Asteroid Quest

    Asteroid Quest

    Best suited for ages 10+

    In the planetarium film Asteroid Quest, you will learn about asteroids, their secrets, and how scientists are learning to deflect asteroids to prevent catastrophic collisions.

  • The Stellars - Tähtijengi

    The Stellars - Mission: Green

    Especially recommended for children aged 5–10

    The Stellars - Mission: Green planetarium film combines space adventure, humor and a message of environmental protection.

  • Metsän sydän

    The Heart of the Forest

    Best suited for ages 7+

    Welcome to an enchanting journey into the world of trees! In the planetarium film The Heart of the Forest you will learn about the cycle of life, the power of forests, and their biodiversity.

Other experiences at Heureka

  • Tiedettä pallolla -esitykset

    Science On a Sphere -shows

    During guided performances, participants analyse satellite data about the oceans, climate, the earth's crust and space.  

  • Close-up of children dressed in lab coats and their hands. One of the children is testing the contents of a test tube containing pink liquid and smoking liquid nitrogen.

    Laboratory experiments

    In the laboratories, you can learn about microscopy or chemical reactions, for example, under the guidance of an inspirer.

  • Rottien ruokintanäytös

    Rat feeding show

      Heureka's domestic rats are among the science center's most popular destinations. In the rat feeding shows, you will hear more about the life of Heureka's rats.

  • Tiedeteatterin esitykset

    Science Theater Shows

    Heureka's Science Theater shows offer amazing experiences for all ages.

  • Quick tips for visiting Heureka during the Christmas holidays

    1) Heureka opening hours during the Christmas and New Year holidays:

    • 24.12.2025 CLOSED
    • 25.12.2025 12–6 pm
    • 26.12.2025 10 am–6 pm
    • 31.12.2025 10 am–5 pm
    • 1.1.2026 10 am–6 pm
    • 6.1.2026 10 am–4 pm


    Other opening hours, arrival instructions and prices can be found on the info page.

    2) When you get hungry, you'll find something to eat at the Science Restaurant for everyone - everything from a hearty lunch to coffee and a bun! 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 winter outerwear. It is also possible to leave larger bags at customer service during your visit.

Currently at Heureka

  • Kesän vinkit Heureka-vierailulle

    Summer tips for your Heureka-visit

    The most fun adventure of your summer vacation awaits you at Heureka! Check out the best tips for a memorable visit to Heureka and come spend an unforgettable summer day surrounded by science.

  • Lasten lääketieteen päivä 22.8.

    Children's Medicine Day 22.8.

    On Saturday, 22.8.2026 at 10am–6pm, Heureka will host the beloved Children's Medicine Day, where both children and adults can step into the shoes of a doctor or researcher.

  • NOX‑ilta 28.8. teemalla ruoka ja ravinto (K18)

    NOX evening 28.8. with the theme food and nutri...

    The next NOX Science Evening for Adults (K18) will be held on Friday, August 28th from 6–11 pm. The theme of the evening is food and nutrition. Read more about the event here!

  • Hulvattomien Heureka-hetkien uudet jaksot

    New episodes of hilarious Heureka moments

    Our hilarious science duo is back with a new episode of mind-blowing scientific tricks! Watch the latest Heureka moment on this page. Note! The videos are in Finnish.

  • Tekoälytaiteen tunnistustesti netissä

    AI Art Recognition Test online (in Finnish!)

    Can you distinguish genuine works of art from those fabricated with generative AI? Find out in Heureka's free AI art identification test! As you take the test, you'll get tips on how to identify AI-generated works.

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