• 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!
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Girl and boy dressed in Ice Age clothing at the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition.

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.

Girl at the human yo-yo attraction at Galileo Science Park.

Galilei Science Park opens for the summer season

During the summer season, Heureka's exhibition offering continues right into the backyard! Galilei Science Park will open on Sunday 10.5.2026.

Galilei Science Park features large-scale exhibits based on music, mathematics, and physics, many of which involve water.

Read more about our outdoor exhibition

Discover Heureka's exhibition selection

  • 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

  • Vesi – elämän virta

    Water – The stream of Life

    Exhibition is on display for the time being

    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.

  • Leiki ja tutki

    Play and Explore

    The exhibition is on display for the time being

    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

    Opens 10.5.2026

    At Science Park Galilei you can try out large-scale objects based on music, mathematics and physics phenomena. Opens 10.5.2026.

  • 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.

  • Tummahenkinen kuva Heurekan Klassikko-näyttelystä.

    Heureka Classics

    Renews during spring 2026

    Heureka classics will move to a new space in spring 2026. The exhibition will open with a renewed look in stages during the spring.

  • Heurekan Sähkölä-näyttelyssä mies ja poika katsovat puisen kaupunkirakennelman pienoismallia.

    Electri City

    Open until 6.4.2026

    Delve into smart electricity in your everyday life! What is a smart home like and how can you yourself use electricity intelligently?

  • 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.

  • A girl wearing a coral-colored shirt is riding Heureka's Cable Bike.

    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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Discover new 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 elementary school aged children

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

  • Recombination

    Recombination

    Recommended for adults

    Welcome on a meditative journey where art comes to life. This film is for you if you want to experience a captivating art experience.

A show on Heureka’s Event Square Stage during an event. A big audience is present.

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.

Check out the program for the day of your visit
  • A tame rat on the basketball court.

    Heureka's rats

    Heureka'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.

    Read more about Heureka's rats
  • Heureka events

    Science Theater

    The 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.

    Read more about science theater performances
  • A girl and a boy are conducting experiments in the Heureka laboratory. The boy is laughing a lot.

    Laboratory tests

    In the laboratory you can try various science experiments that will amaze you and teach you new things!

    Read more about laboratory experiments
  • Science on a Sphere – image of the Moon.

    Science on a Sphere

    The 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!

    Read more about the Science on a Sphere presentations
Two boys in the laboratory.

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.

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:

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

Good to know before visiting Heureka

  • NOX evenings for adults (K18) 27.3.

    The NOX science evening for adults will be held on Friday 27.3. 6–10pm. The theme is mental health. There will be expert talks and insightful workshops. In addition, Heureka's exhibitions will be open throughout the evening. Tickets €10, admission also with a Museum Card or Heureka Club-card.

    Read more about the event
  • A school-aged boy drawing a rock painting.

    Easter opening hours

    Heureka is open during Easter as follows:

    2.4. 10 am–5 pm
    3.4. Good Friday 10 am–6 pm
    4.–5.4. Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm
    6.4. Easter Monday 10 am–6 pm

    Check out what happens at Heureka during Easter

  • May Day celebrations in the style of Heureka

    Heureka is open during the May Day celebrations as follows:

    30.4. 10 am–5 pm
    1.5. 10 am–6 pm

    Come celebrate spring amidst the Heureka exhibitions! The Science Restaurant will serve a tasty May Day lunch.

    Read more about May Day at Heureka

  • Mother's Day Lunch 2026

    How would it sound to celebrate Mother's Day 10.5.2026 at the heart of science? Heureka's interactive exhibitions are fun for people of all ages and the Science Restaurant offers a delicious Mother's Day lunch.

    Read more about Mother's Day at Heureka
  • Two boys in the laboratory.

    Summer Science Camps 2026

    Summer 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. Ticket sales for the camps start on Monday 23.3. at 10 am.

    Read more about summer science camps
  • The cash register at the science restaurant.

    When hunger strikes

    The 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!

    Heureka also has a snack area if you bring your own snacks.

    Go to the Science Restaurant's page
  • Heureka Shop and lots of products.

    Give the gift of science

    From Heureka Shop you can grab the best gifts and souvenirs for all ages, or a souvenir for yourself from a fun science day.

    Discover the Heureka Shop selection
  • Illustrations of Heureka's principles for a safer environment.

    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.

    Get to know Heureka's safe space principles

  • Science experiences at home

    Would 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.

    Discover Heureka's science experiences

Currently at Heureka

  • Kevään vinkit Heureka-vierailulle 2026

    Tips for your Heureka visit in spring 2026

    The most fun and interesting program for a spring day is a trip to Heureka! We have interesting and exciting programs for all ages.

  • NOX-tiedeilta (K18) 27.3.

    NOX evenings for adults (K18) 27.3.

    NOX Science Evening for adults (K18) will be held on Friday, March 27th from 6–10 pm. The theme is mental health. There will be expert talks and insightful workshops. In addition, Heureka's exhibitions will be open throughout the evening. Tickets €10, admission also with a Museum Card and Heureka Club...

  • Päässälaskutesti netissä

    Counting test online (in Finnish!)

    Heureka's free online test lets you test your counting skills. Note! The test is in Finnish.

  • Heurekan pidennetyt perjantai-illat

    Heureka's extended Friday evenings

    We are open with extended opening hours on Friday evenings until 8pm. Read more about Friday evenings at Heureka on this page.

  • Torstain iltalippu kympillä

    Thursday evening ticket for 10 €

    Do you want to visit Heureka for 10€? See when the Thursday evening ticket is valid and what you can experience for a more affordable price.

  • Suomen uteliain luokka

    Finland's most curious class

    Finland is full of curious schoolchildren and we want to find the most curious class. The competition time has ended. The winners will be announced at the end of March.

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