Parque de las Ciencias in Granada: tickets, hours and best halls

Granada is known for the Alhambra. But the most visited museum in Andalusia stands away from the tourist center.

Parque de las Ciencias opened in 1995 and has welcomed more than 11 million visitors since then (as of 09/2026, ticket page). Here you are allowed to touch almost everything.

Below we have put together the opening hours, prices for BioDomo and the planetarium, the strongest exhibits, and the route from the center. With this plan you will spend a whole day in the museum and not miss the main things.

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What Parque de las Ciencias is

💡 In short:

• The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, Monday is always closed.
• An adult museum ticket costs 10 € (as of 09/2026, rates and discounts).
• The museum, BioDomo, and planetarium take a whole day, so it is better to arrive at opening time.
• Prices and opening hours: 09/2026, verified on the official website.

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Parque de las Ciencias is the first interactive science museum in Andalusia. It opened in 1995 and today covers 70,000 m² (as of 09/2026, official museum website): several buildings, a tower with an observation deck, a planetarium, and a botanical garden.

The museum's main principle sounds unusual: "Not touching is prohibited." Most exhibits can be turned, switched on, taken apart, and launched. This way you understand for yourself how a device works and why a particular process happens.

Outside, the complex is surrounded by gardens with kinetic sculptures and open-air exhibits. Inside, there are themed halls, temporary exhibitions, and a spacious lobby with panoramic glazing. The two main buildings are called Edificio Péndulo de Foucault and Edificio Macroscopio.

For a family with children, one building is enough for a morning. But we recommend taking your time and leaving room for the farther exhibits.

Museum halls and BioDomo

The exhibition is divided into themed halls. In the Perception Hall you run experiments with light and lenses, test optical laws, and get to know sound illusions. In the Biosphere Hall they explain how continents, volcanoes, and the planet's climate came to be.

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A particular pride of the museum is BioDomo, an indoor tropical pavilion. It is divided into three zones: Indo-Pacífico, Madagascar, and Amazonia (as of 09/2026, BioDomo website).

The BioDomo zones are home to fish, reptiles, birds, insects, and small mammals, and the plants are arranged by region, from corals to Madagascan carnivorous plants. Children like this most of all, so do not put the pavilion off until the end of your visit.

The tower has an observation deck. From above you can see the whole city, the Alhambra, and the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Plan the climb for a clear day, so clouds will not block the view.

There is a cafeteria, a souvenir shop, and an auditorium on the grounds. At the entrance you are greeted by a Foucault pendulum, visible from almost anywhere on the first floor.

Exhibits that stick with you

There are hundreds of exhibits here, but a few stick with you more than the rest. Look for them right after the cloakroom.

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• Basalt column: a kinetic sculpture moved only by water.
• Ford T: the first car put on an assembly line, and an explanation of how the conveyor belt changed manufacturing.
• Black hole model: a visual construction that shows how the universe works.
• Linotype: a typesetting machine that replaced manual text composition in print shops.
• Flattened Earth: a model of the planet explaining why it is not a perfect sphere.
• Reciting robot: it reads lines from Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Darwin at the push of a button.

In addition to the permanent collection, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. The program changes every season, so check the park's website before your visit. If you are traveling with children, start with BioDomo and the interactive modules, and save the more complex topics for a second visit.

Hours and tickets

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, and on Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 15:00 (as of 09/2026, opening hours). Parque de las Ciencias is closed on Mondays.

There are several fully closed days each year: the first days of January and May, the Christmas holidays, and the maintenance period. We check the exact dates in the calendar on the park's website, so review the schedule before your trip.

Current prices are as follows (as of 09/2026, ticket prices):

All three tickets together, meaning the museum, BioDomo, and planetarium, cost 20.50 € for an adult. The reduced rate applies to students, seniors, and people with disabilities, and children under three enter the museum for free.

On the first Sunday of the month, museum admission is free for everyone, except in August (as of 09/2026, online tickets). On free days there is a line at the ticket office, so arrive at opening time and decide in advance which halls matter most to you.

It is more convenient to buy tickets online: morning slots sell out first, and on weekends the ticket office is slow.

How to get there from the center

The museum is located on Avenida de la Ciencia. From the Cathedral, the walk takes about half an hour, along the river and through the new neighborhoods.

Getting to Granada is easy by train or bus from Madrid and Malaga. You can check train schedules and tickets on Trip.com, and in high season it is better to book seats in advance.

Within the city, buses run to the museum, and from a square near the center you can take a taxi and be there in a few minutes. Paid parking is available at the entrance for cars.

Arrive at opening time: this way you will get through the main halls before the school groups arrive. Half a day is enough for the museum, but allow a full day for the entire complex with BioDomo and the planetarium.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does a ticket to Parque de las Ciencias cost?

A full museum ticket costs 10 €, reduced 8 €, school 5.50 € (as of 09/2026, ticket prices). BioDomo and the planetarium are paid separately, and all three tickets together cost 20.50 € for an adult (as of 09/2026, ticket prices). Children under three enter the museum for free, and on the first Sunday of the month admission is free.

How much time do I need for the visit?

Allow half a day for the museum alone. With BioDomo and a planetarium show, the visit takes a full day, so bring food and water with you. Arrive at opening time: lines are shorter in the morning and the halls are less crowded, so you can see more.

Can I touch the exhibits?

Yes, almost everything is allowed here. You turn levers, switch on devices, and start mechanisms. You can also photograph the exhibits, just turn off the flash in the dark halls.

What to see with kids?

Kids enjoy BioDomo with its tropical animals, interactive exhibits about the human body, and planetarium shows. There are separate areas for toddlers with simple activities. Plan your visit for the morning, when children still have plenty of energy.

Is there a cafe on site?

Yes, there is a cafeteria and a gift shop on site. There are open areas nearby where you can have a snack in good weather. You can bring your own food and water, which saves time and money during a long visit.

How do I get there from the city center?

From the Cathedral to the museum is about a half-hour walk. You can also take a city bus or a taxi.

In short: what to book

Parque de las Ciencias works well for families with kids and for adults interested in science. Here is a quick matrix for your situation:

• If you are traveling with kids: add BioDomo to your museum visit.
• If you are into astronomy: book a planetarium show.
• If you want to save money: plan your visit for the first Sunday of the month.
• If you only have half a day: get a museum ticket and head straight up to the tower.

Book timed tickets in advance, as ticket offices get long lines on weekends. Plan your travel and accommodation separately: the museum takes a full day, and it is better not to combine it with a long trip across Andalusia.