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Visiting hours
Read more about the exceptional opening hoursMondays 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. -
Prices
Read more about pricesExhibition 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. -
Payment and payment methods
Read more about payment methodsSchool 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. -
Meals and snacks
Read more about eating possibilities for groups at HeurekaA 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.
News
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Giants of the Ice Age is open until August 30
Read more about Giants of the Ice AgeAt this hugely popular exhibition, students are greeted by nearly twenty life-size animal robots – including a mammoth and a saber-toothed cat!
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Welcome to the Teachers's Evening on August 27
Check out the program and register for the event by August 21What skills should children and young people learn in a world where artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly capable? The programme is held in Finnish.
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Robotic Weeks 14.–25.9.
Read more about Robotic WeeksLet's learn about robotics and programming in an exciting way by doing it ourselves!
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A Tribute to Curiosity
Check out the 2026 contest winners and the wide range of questions and their answersInspired by the questions from the “Finland’s Most Curious Class” contest, we’ve teamed up with experts in the field to create video answers to the most frequently asked questions. Will you find an answer here to the topics your class has been pondering? The videos are in Finnish.
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.
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
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.
Guided activities for grades 1–2
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Colour Laboratory
Learn more about the Colour Laboratory programThe program introduces primary school students to laboratory work with the right equipment, chemistry, various substances and their properties using colors.
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Joy of Air
Read more about the science theater show Joy of AirIn the science theater show, we dive down to minus 196 degrees and do e.g. clouds. In the show, air gases are presented in fast-paced experiments.
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Solar System
Read more about the Solar System showThe Solar System show led by an inspirer takes you to a fascinating tour to the planets of our Solar system.
Guided activities for grades 3–6
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Millions of microplastics
Read more about the Millions of Microplastic programNew program! We’ll learn about microplastics and their major sources of release, and practice identifying different types of microplastics using a microscope. The programme is available only in Finnish.
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Photosynthesis
Read more about the Photosynthesis laboratory programIn the laboratory program you get to know the basic principles of
photosynthesis through various experimental works that are the most
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State of Matter Laboratory
Read more about State of Matter Laboratory programIn the laboratory program, students explore different states of matter as phenomena and changes in state through hands-on experiments and engaging demonstration
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Joy of Air
Read more about the science theater show Joy of AirIn the science theater show, we dive down to minus 196 degrees and do e.g. clouds. In the show, air gases are presented in fast-paced experiments.
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Optics in Four Acts
Read more about the science theatre show Optics in Four ActsThe science theater show introduces optical phenomena through spectacular experiments.
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Automatic Cars
Read more about the program Automatic CarsIn the workshop Automatic Cars a small robot car is programmed to drive independently through a winding track. At the end, the whole class competes!
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Electrical Chain Reaction
Read more about the Electrical Chain Reaction programLet's familiarize ourselves with the operating principle of the circuit by building a common chain reaction for the whole group.
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Moon Tour
Read more about the Moon tour showIn 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.
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Solar System
Read more about the Solar System showThe Solar System show led by an inspirer takes you to a fascinating tour to the planets of our solar system.
Guided activities for grades 7-9
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Climate Myths
Read more about the Climate Myths showIn the Climate Myths-programme we familiarize ourselves with the Earth’s climate history and the current climate change.
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Moon Tour
Read more about the Moon TourIn 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.
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Solar System
Read more about the Solar System showThe Solar System show led by an inspirer takes you to a fascinating tour to the planets of our solar system.
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Optics in Four Acts
Read more about the science theater show Optics in Four ActsThe science theater show introduces optical phenomena through spectacular experiments.
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Joy of Air
Read more about the science theater show Joy of AirIn the Joy of air science theater show, you will marvel at the fast-paced demonstrations with air gases.
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Electrical Chain Reaction
Read more about the Electrical Chain Reaction programmeIn this program, the circuit is used to implement a common chain reaction of the entire group.
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Photosynthesis
Read more about the Photosynthesis laboratory programIn the laboratory program you get to know the basic principles of photosynthesis through various experimental works that are the most stimulating for research.
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Mechanical Measurement Laboratory
Read more about the Mechanical Measurements Laboratory (in Finnish)During the program you will learn how to measure mechanical phenomena and collect and analyze digital data. The program is available only in Finnish.
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Smart Traffic
Read more about the Smart Traffic programIn the Smart Traffic workshop participants program their own robotic cars to independently move around the track, following their own lane and without colliding with each other.
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.