• Visiting hours

    Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
    Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
    Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
    Thursdays from 10 a.m to 8 p.m
    Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
    Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
    on Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

    During the school year we open for school and early childhood education groups on Monday and Friday at 10 a.m., by appointment Tuesday–Thursday at 9 a.m.

    Read more about the exceptional opening hours

  • Prices

    Exhibition ticket €7.50/pupil

    Independent introduction to all open exhibitions.

    Exhibitions and one school program or one planetarium film €9.00/pupil

    Independent introduction to all open exhibitions and participating in one guided program or a planetarium film suitable for age group.

    Exhibitions and one school program and one planetarium film €10.50/pupil

    Independent introduction to all open exhibitions and participating in one guided program and a planetarium film suitable for age group.

    Read more about prices

  • Payment and payment methods

    School prices require reservation in advance and co-payment. School prices are valid for Finnish primary and secondary school groups when the visit is carried out by the teacher.

    You can pay for your visit by cash, debit or credit card or with the invoice sent after the visit. The billing surcharge is 8 euros.

    Read more about payment methods

  • Meals and snacks

    A possible lunch or other meals can be booked directly at Science Restaurant. Meals are paid to the restaurant.

    School groups can enjoy their own snacks in the designated eating area. Eating in the exhibition area is not permitted.

    Read more about eating possibilities for groups at Heureka

News

  • Exhibition tickets only €5 until March 20

    Early-year exhibition visits now available for school groups at a special price of only €5 per student! During this period, major renovations are underway in the exhibition area. The Giant of the Ice Age, Our Journey in Space, and the new Play and Explore areas are open.

    Book a discounted visit

  • Welcome to the teachers' brunch on Saturday, February 7.

    Let's explore learning materials, dive into the world of Ice Age animals, and marvel at the secrets of asteroids at the planetarium. This event is aimed at upper secondary school teachers of biology, geography, physics, and chemistry. The programme will be in Finnish.

    Check out the teacher brunch program and sign up

  • Robotic Weeks 15.–26.9.

    Let's learn about robotics and programming in an exciting way by doing it ourselves!

    Read more about Robotic Weeks
  • Tyttö, jolla on pohtiva ilme kasvoillaan.

    Finlands most curious class competition

    The most curious classes in Finland have been announced! Check out the winning questions and classes.

    Meet the 2026 winners
A girl in a lab coat looks curiously into a microscope.

Tips for planning your visit

A visit to Heureka inspires students to learn all kinds of things! Make the most of your visit by preparing for it together in advance and continue the learning experience even after your visit to the school.

See tips for a successful visit
The picture shows two children wearing lab coats and safety goggles, marveling at a smoking test tube. The picture also shows other test tubes containing colorful liquids.

Reservations for school groups

The earlier the better!
Make a reservation for your group at least a week before the visit, and you are entitled to group tickets at school prices. Reservations are made directly in the electronic reservation system

Book a visit
In Heureka's Our Journey in Space exhibition, a girl and a boy stand in front of a large moon.

Learning continues at school

Learning materials

The exhibitions are accompanied by tasks that expand on their themes, workshop instructions and mobile games and guides, which can be used either before visiting Heureka, during the visit or afterwards at school. Also take a look at the Finnish-language materials produced by ESERO Finland to support space themes.

Learn more about the study materials

Guided activities for grades 1–2

Guided activities for grades 3–6

Guided activities for grades 7-9

  • Heurekan Tiedettä pallolla -kohde, joka heijastaa kuvaa maapallosta.

    Climate Myths

    In the Climate Myths-programme we familiarize ourselves with the Earth’s climate history and the current climate change.

    Read more about the Climate Myths show
  • Science on a Sphere – image of the Moon.

    Moon Tour

    In the Moon Tour we get to know the Earth's own Moon: what is it like and how did it come to be? In addition to our own Moon, let's get to know the other moons of our solar system too.

    Read more about the Moon Tour
  • A firery planet on Heureka’s Science on a Sphere site.

    Solar System

    The Solar System show led by an inspirer takes you to a fascinating tour to the planets of our solar system.

    Read more about the Solar System show
Sponsor classes

Heureka is involved in projects that develop learning

Did you know that Heureka is involved in both national and international projects that develop learning and teaching? With the needs of future working life and multidisciplinary skills in mind, the projects create models and methods for teaching and learning broad-based skills, future skills and a phenomenon-oriented approach.

In addition, Heureka represents Finland in ESA's Advisory Board on Education.

Read more about projects that develop learning