Heureka - Information for visiting - For adults

Hello! Welcome to Heureka among adults.
Are you looking for something relaxing to do with friends or a fun date night with your partner? Heureka also offers adults new insights and the opportunity to throw themselves into various tasks.

On this page we have collected our best tips for visiting Heureka as an adult. Here you will find recommendations on when to visit, information on prices and arrival , as well as information on special programs aimed at adults.

Buy a Heureka ticket 3€ cheaper in advance

Before the visit

Heureka is open (almost!) every day of the year
Heureka is open Monday to Sunday, with the exception of Christmas Eve and possible rare exceptions. So mark your calendar for a visit date that suits you!

We are normally open:
- Mon–Wed 10 am–5 pm
- Thu–Fri 10 am–8 pm
- Sat–Sun 10 am–6 pm
You can view our exceptions to opening hours by clicking here.
Choose the date of your visit and buy tickets!
When planning a visit to Heureka among adults, we especially recommend the following times:
- Thursday evenings 3–8 p.m. Heureka is typically quieter on Thursday evenings, making it a great time for a visit with adults. Tickets on Thursday evenings are only €10.
- Extended Friday evenings in spring 2026. We are open until 8 pm on Fridays. Friday evenings are perfect times for, for example, date nights at Heureka.
- Evening events aimed at adults are organised a few times a year. During these events, exhibitions are open with a special programme and Heureka is a drinking area. You can view our event calendar by clicking here.
At other times, Heureka tickets are €3 cheaper when purchased in advance from the Heureka online store. Select the date of your visit and purchase your tickets. Same-day tickets can be purchased from the online store up until opening time.

Psst! Heureka is also a Museum Card item .
For more information about prices, payment methods and discounts, click here.
Plan the most convenient way to arrive at Heureka
You can easily reach Heureka by public transport, your own car or bike.
- It takes about 15 minutes to get to Tikkurila station from the center of Helsinki and 10 minutes from the airport. From Tikkurila station, you can walk to Heureka in less than 10 minutes.
- Heureka's parking lot is spacious and free of charge, so arriving by car is easy. You can find the parking lot by navigating to Kuninkaalantie 5, 01300 Vantaa.
- Cycling is refreshing! There are bike racks in front of Heureka.
Read more detailed arrival instructions by clicking here

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Exhibition tips

All 7 exhibitions at Heureka are also suitable for adults. In some exhibitions you will learn something new and in others you can throw yourself into the joy of play, which is also good for adults.

Below we have collected lists of our exhibitions that are worth experiencing depending on what kind of mood you expect from your visit. Hope these tips help!

Learn and understand!
1) Heureka classics. The exhibition items also invite adults to learn and understand physics phenomena better. The comprehensive presentations of the exhibition items allow for in-depth study of the subject.

2) Giants of the Ice Age. The highly popular exhibition contains a wealth of information about the animals of the last ice age and the conditions of that time.

3) Our Journey in Space The exhibition provides information on current space activities and plans that are likely to be realized over the next 30 years.
Find your inner child
1) Tightrope cycling. Do you dare to pedal a bike at a height of 6.5 meters? The cable bike is safe but exciting!
2) Play and explore exhibition. Who will lose in the electric roulette and who has the best mobility? Whose hill car is the fastest, slowest or coolest? Challenge your friends to a playful (or serious) competitions at the exhibitions attractions!

3) Our Journey in Space. At the exhibition you can realize your childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Try a moonwalk, destroy asteroids and take a picture as a space professional!
Romance for a date
1) Planetarium. Holding hands under the starry sky - what could be a more romantic date night?

2) Giants of the Ice Age. The exhibition is visually beautiful and you get to take a short, but atmospheric, walk among animals of the ice age.

3) Our AI miniexhibition. The two of you against artificial intelligence! At the miniature exhibition, you can work together as a team to challenge artificial intelligence in various games.

Check out the exhibitions in advance

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!
Our Journey in Space

10.2.2024-6.1.2027

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

Opens 9.5.2026

At Science Park Galilei you can try out large-scale objects based on music, mathematics and physics phenomena. Opens 9.5.2026.
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 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.
Science on a Sphere

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

In addition to exhibitions, Heureka organizes various science presentations, especially on weekends and during high seasons, which bring a touch of scientific wonders to your visit to Heureka.

During the shows, you can meet Heureka's beloved rats , admire the science theater , conduct laboratory experiments and watch amazing planetarium films. Below you can learn more about the different contents and see the program for the day of your visit.

Good to know! On weekends and during school holidays seat reservations to the planetarium are made on site at Heureka via the QR code displayed on the information screen in front of the planetarium.

Go to see the program for the day of your visit

Planetarium films

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 - 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

On the program until May 31st

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

Public performances

Science On a Sphere -shows

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

In the laboratories, you can learn about microscopy or chemical reactions, for example, under the guidance of an inspirer.
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.Their performances are on hiatus due to renovations and will continue in the beginning of 2025.
Science Theater Shows

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

During the visit

Welcome to Heureka!

We hope your visit goes well! The average visit time at Heureka is about 4 hours and many people even spend the whole day with us.

When visiting our exhibitions it is worth tugging our guides - inspirers as we call them! - by the sleeves of their white guide jackets and ask for more information about the exhibitions. They are science experts from whom you will certainly learn a lot!

In case you get hungry
The science restaurant offers a hearty and varied lunch every day, a delicious Science Snack Menu, and a small selection of salty and sweet treats to bring energy to the science day!

You will also find a snack area upstairs at Heureka. Access to the area is via a spiral staircase or by elevator next to the Giants of the Ice Age exhibition. The area has a microwave and dining tables.
Discover the selection and opening hours of the Science Restaurant
The best souvenirs
From Heureka Shop you can grab the best science gifts, either as a keepsake for yourself, for a loved one celebrating a birthday, or just for fun. Give a gift that makes the recipient smarter!
Go to Heureka Shop's online store
Principles of 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.
Learn about the principles of a safe space

How to find what you're looking for in Heureka

All exhibitions at Heureka are located on one floor. You can recognize the exhibitions by their visual appearance. The planetarium is right next to the information desk, and the Science Restaurant and shop are located in the lobby.

In the summer, access to the outdoor exhibition, i.e. Galilei Science Park , is through the doors opposite the information desk.

Good to know!

Heureka's adult evenings
Did you know that Heureka organizes events for adults several times a year? So forget about doomscrolling and the couch at home, and go on an adventure to Tikkurila in Vantaa!

Adult evenings always have an interesting and fun special program and the entire Heureka is a drinking area. Adult evenings are a great opportunity to come and experience Heureka's exhibitions with adults. We offer two different adult evening concepts: choose the one you like best or enjoy both! Below you can read short descriptions of both concepts and watch videos.
Click here to access our event calendar
H18 - party at Heureka!
During H18 nights, Heureka transforms into an adult playground. Party fun with a scientific angle. H18 nights are organized 2 times a year and each event has its own theme, for example Halloween!

NOX - leave smarter than you came!
NOX evenings delve into current topics, discuss thought-provoking phenomena and take a look behind the scenes of Heureka's exhibitions. NOX evenings are organised 2 times a year.

Are you still wondering about something?
Click here to read the answers to our frequently asked questions. You might find the answer to your questions there too!

If you cannot find the answer to your question on our website, do not hesitate to send a message to asiakaspalvelu@heureka.fi.

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