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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 am to 8 pm
Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
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/student
Independent introduction to all open exhibitions.
Exhibitions and one guided program or a planetarium film €9.00/student
Independent introduction to all open exhibitions and participating
to one guided program or a planetarium film suitable for age group.Exhibitions, one guided program and a planetarium film €10.50/student
Independent introduction to all open exhibitions and participating to one guided program and a planetarium film suitable for age group.
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Payment and payment methods
Read more about payment methodsSchoolgroup prices require advance booking and co-payment. School prices are valid for Finnish groups from kindergartens, comprehensive schools, upper secondary schools and vocational schools when the visit is led by a teacher.
If the students pay for their visit themselves, you collect the money for the teacher in advance, the teacher pays for everyone's admission at once.
If students in a group pay for tickets individually, the price of a student ticket will be charged instead of a school ticket.
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.
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Meal 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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Welcome to the Teachers' Evening on August 27
Check out the program and register for the event by August 21 (site only in Finnish)What 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.
Learn more about Robotic weeksLet's learn about robotics and programming in an exciting way by doing it ourselves!
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New educational materials for the Planetarium
Read more about learning materials for the Planetarium (in Finnish)Check out the educational materials produced by ESERO Finland, which support visits by upper secondary groups to the Asteroid Quest planetarium film. The materials can also be used as standalone activities without a visit to Heureka. Materials are available only in Finnish.
Reservations for upper secondary 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.
Tips for planning your visit
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.
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 materials produced by ESERO to support space themes.
Guided activities for upper secondary schools
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Climate Myths
Read morew about the Climate Myths showA new program! In 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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DNA electrophoresis
Read more about the DNA electrophoresisIn this program the students explore an unknown DNA molecule and use electrophoresis to find out what kind of DNA molecule it is. They cast the agarose gel necessary to run the electrophoresis, use automatic pipettes and research the results in ultraviolet radiation.
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Mechanics Measurement Laboratory
Read more about the Mechanics Measurement Laboratory programDuring the program you will become familiar with the measurement of mechanical phenomena and the collection and analysis of digital data. The program is available only in Finnish.
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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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Smart Traffic
Read more about Smart Traffic programParticipants program their own cars to move independently in the city, following their own lane, without colliding with each other and following light guidance.
Guided activities for upper secondary vocational groups
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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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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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Smart Traffic
Read more about the Smart Traffic programmeIn 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.
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Mechanical Measurement Laboratory
Read more about the Mechanical Measurement LaboratoryDuring 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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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.
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.