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Visit Heureka in spring 2026 – tips for families and science enthusiasts
Spring 2026 will be a celebration at Heureka! In addition to a diverse selection of exhibitions, you can experience our amazing planetarium films , interesting public performances and inspiring events .
Get the best tips for your visit to Heureka in spring on this page. You'll find everything you need on this page!
Spring at Heureka 2026: current exhibitions and experiences
What's happening at Heureka in spring 2026? All kinds of fun! There are interesting special events and fun moments at Heureka's exhibitions . Below you will find our best tips for visiting Heureka this spring.
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Exhibitions and planetarium
See the schedule for the day of your visitThere have been changes to Heureka's exhibition selection, which will be available for everyone to experience during the spring.
- The beloved Heureka classics has opened with a new look.
- Heureka's latest exhibitions , Water - the Stream of Life and Play and Explore, invite you to experiment, learn and get excited!
- The renovated planetarium is open. Three films are on offer: The Stellars - Mission: Green , Asteroid Quest and Recombination .
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Extended Friday nights until 29th May
Discover Heureka's extended Friday eveningsAnother treat for spring 2026 is extended Friday evenings! We are open on Fridays 10 am–8 pm until May 29th.
Friday nights are great for after-work groups, dates, or a fun activity for the whole family to start the weekend. In the link below you will find our tips for Friday nights and exceptions to opening hours.
Psst! On Thursday evenings you can visit Heureka fro 10€ 3pm–8pm. Read more by clicking here.
Galilei Science Park is open all summer
During the summer season, Heureka's exhibition offering continues right into the backyard! Galilei Science Park is open until 27.9.2026.
Galilei Science Park features large-scale exhibits based on music, mathematics, and physics, many of which involve water.
Discover Heureka's exhibition selection
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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!
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Our Journey in Space
10.2.2024-6.1.2027
Our Journey in Space is an interactive science center exhibition for the whole family
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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 you will find tightrope cycling, Foucault's pendulum, the Water - the Stream of Life exhibition and Heureka classics.
Discover new planetarium films
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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.
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The Stellars - Mission: Green
Especially recommended for elementary school aged children
The Stellars - Mission: Green planetarium film combines space adventure, humor and a message of environmental protection.
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The Heart of the Forest
On the program from June 1st
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.
Family-friendly performances at Heureka
Heureka offers much more than exhibitions. We also organize various performances and programs, especially on weekends and during school holidays, which are included in the price of the Heureka ticket . Below you will find short presentations of our public performances.
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Heureka's rats
Read more about Heureka's ratsHeureka's beloved domestic rats perform for the public in shows where you learn about rats' behavior, eating habits, and everyday life at Heureka's Rottala.
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Science Theater
Read more about science theater performancesThe science shows at the Science Theatre offer amazing experiences for all ages! The Pay Attention! show challenges the audience to think about whether the performer's incredible claims can be true.
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Laboratory tests
Read more about laboratory experimentsIn the laboratory you can try various science experiments that will amaze you and teach you new things!
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Science on a Sphere
Read more about the Science on a Sphere presentationsThe Science on a Sphere attraction is a two-meter ball-shaped projection device that allows you to learn about various phenomena on earth and in space. The attraction also regularly hosts inspiring presentations!
Plan your visit: tickets, opening hours and tips
You can easily spend an entire day at Heureka's exhibitions - the average visit time is about 4 hours.
Below you will find all the information you need to plan a successful visit to Heureka.
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Tickets and prices
You can buy Heureka tickets in advance for €3 less from the online store. The Heureka ticket includes all exhibitions, programs and planetarium films.
In advance from the online store (tickets for the current day can be purchased from the online store until Heureka's opening time and then on site):
- €23/adult (over 18 years old)
- €16/children + youth (5–17 years)
- €16/students, unemployed, pensioners and conscripts*
- €0/children under 5 years old.
- €0/ Museum Card / Kaiku card
On-site (ticket sales on-site end one hour before Heureka closing time):
- €26/adults (over 18 years old)
- €19/children + youth (5–17 years)
- €19/students, unemployed, pensioners and conscripts*
- €0/children under 5 years old.
- €0/ with Museum Card and Kaiku Card
Directions and parking
Heureka is easily accessible by public transport or by car. For more detailed arrival instructions, click here.
What should you bring with you to visit Heureka?
You don't need to bring anything special with you to visit Heureka - all you need is a curious mind!
- You are allowed to bring your own snacks and can eat them in the snack area upstairs. The snack area is accessed via a spiral staircase or elevator, which can be found next to the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition .
- It is a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to Heureka so that it is as comfortable as possible to try out the functional sites, such as the Moon Walk site in the Our Journey in Space exhibition .
What ages is Heureka suitable for?
Heureka is suitable for all ages. There is plenty to do for both children and adults, so you can visit Heureka with the whole family or just among adults. Here are a few age recommendations and restrictions that are good to know before visiting:
- The age limit for the planetarium is 5 years. The Stellars - Mission: Green planetarium film is especially recommended for children aged 5–10, the Asteroid Quest planetarium film is recommended for those over 10, and the Recombination planetarium film is especially suitable for adults.
- The Play and Explore exhibition is especially suitable for the youngest members of the family.
- The Moonwalk attraction in the Our Journey in Space exhibition has a height limit of 140–210 cm and a weight limit of 30–150 kg.
Toilets and childcare facilities
- The childcare facilities is located in the entrance hall behind the coat racks. The toilets are also located in the same area.
- Toilets are also available in the corridor behind the spiral staircase next to the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition and in the snack area upstairs. The snack area is accessible via the spiral staircase or by elevator.
Dining and shopping
- The Science Restaurant offers a hearty lunch, a delicious Science Snack Menu, and smaller savory and sweet snacks every day.
- Heureka Shop is located in the lobby. You will find the best science gifts and souvenirs from your visit to Heureka.
Accessibility
- Heureka is committed to providing an accessible experience for all visitors. Our space is designed to accommodate various mobility restrictions and other special needs. You can read more about accessibility at Heureka by clicking here.
Good to know before visiting Heureka
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Summer Science Camps 2026
Read more about summer science campsSummer and science go together - so please register your child for the most exciting camp of the summer! Heureka's summer holiday camps are organized for primary and secondary school children. Tickets are on sale until 2 p.m. the Wednesday before the start of the chosen camp or until the camp is sold out.
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When hunger strikes
Go to the Science Restaurant's pageThe science restaurant's delicious lunch, Science Snack Menu, and small sweet and savory snacks ensure that you have enough energy throughout the entire Heureka day!
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Give the gift of science
Discover the Heureka Shop selectionFrom Heureka Shop you can grab the best gifts and souvenirs for all ages, or a souvenir for yourself from a fun science day.
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Heureka is a safe space
Get to know Heureka's safe space principlesEveryone has the right to feel safe at Heureka. When I am at Heureka,
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Science experiences at home
Discover Heureka's science experiencesWould you like to do some science at home? Heureka's Science at Home page offers various online tests, fun facts and science experiments. Note! Most of the material is only in Finnish.
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NCISC competition entries on display at Heureka
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New episodes of hilarious Heureka moments
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AI Art Recognition Test online (in Finnish!)
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