Heureka
4.5
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 20:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
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Heureka's exhibitions are interactive. The main exhibition has over 200 exhibits from many fields of science as well as a number of activity points.
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Liang
Helsinki, Finland35 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Heureka science center has a lot of interactive exhibitions, definitely interesting for children or adults who like to explore science. The instructions are given in English, Finnish and Swedish, helpful to tourists. The ticket includes free entry to the planeterium shows. But the planeterium equipment can be a bit upgraded. Good on-site restaurant, but slightly more expensive than those in the city. Highly recommend for families with kids!
Written 17 June 2022
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Margo
Vilnius, Lithuania23 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
An incredible place for the little science-enthusiasts as you get to touch, try out or even smell many wonders of the exhibitions. There is also a planetarium on site where you can see 3D films. It is included in the price of the entrance ticket if you wish to see what they currently have on show. Quite a busy place as many school trips seem to come there so be prepared to enjoy the museum with a bit of chaos of running children around you. Some of the equipment was broken or not working properly, but it didn’t diminish the overall experience.
There is also a restaurant with quite a few options even for vegans. Would definitely recommend vegetable balls with pasta:)
There is also a restaurant with quite a few options even for vegans. Would definitely recommend vegetable balls with pasta:)
Written 22 December 2021
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland29,651 contributions
Nov 2020
This science museum opened its doors to the public in 1989. However, this was our first visit. Probably because it was just recently the Finnish Museum Card was accepted. Also, we knew that this museum has more to offer for kids.
The museum is very interactive and requires much touching to different things. During this COVID pandemic, it is maybe not the ideal place to explore science. Although there were hand disinfectant dispensers to be easily found.
For us, the wood exhibition was the most interesting. It demonstrated the versatility of wood as a material.
The museum is very interactive and requires much touching to different things. During this COVID pandemic, it is maybe not the ideal place to explore science. Although there were hand disinfectant dispensers to be easily found.
For us, the wood exhibition was the most interesting. It demonstrated the versatility of wood as a material.
Written 1 December 2020
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Ivan S
16 contributions
Oct 2020
1. Tickets
- You must buy a ticket online otherwise you will be staying in front of the cashier and do it on your mobile hanging a queue.
- You will still get a stickers at cashier, so no chance to avoid contact with cashier anyway.
2. Inside
- Old and damaged equipment for general exhibition
- Currently two exhibits are bit boring (dinosaurs was much more funnier year ago), might be useless if you have small kids
- Planetarium is good for kids 5+
- there's a lot of items that are touched by guests. I did not see at all that anybody from Heurika's stuff was trying to clean the equipment
3. Shop
- You can buy a stuff only if you have mobilpay or cash
- Don't buy toys/experiments with chemicals, they are expired and doesn't work
- You must buy a ticket online otherwise you will be staying in front of the cashier and do it on your mobile hanging a queue.
- You will still get a stickers at cashier, so no chance to avoid contact with cashier anyway.
2. Inside
- Old and damaged equipment for general exhibition
- Currently two exhibits are bit boring (dinosaurs was much more funnier year ago), might be useless if you have small kids
- Planetarium is good for kids 5+
- there's a lot of items that are touched by guests. I did not see at all that anybody from Heurika's stuff was trying to clean the equipment
3. Shop
- You can buy a stuff only if you have mobilpay or cash
- Don't buy toys/experiments with chemicals, they are expired and doesn't work
Written 5 November 2020
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Sabina
Europe3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
I visited this place with my 8 yrs old brother and he loved it there. Great place for all families with children. Many interesting activities for older teenagers too. There is a cafe/restaurant inside of the center, good for taking a break with some coffee..)
Our visit happened to be in the Covid time and tickets were sold online on the website only, which was quick and easy. Also the hand sanitizer machines were put in all center areas.
Definitely recommend!
Our visit happened to be in the Covid time and tickets were sold online on the website only, which was quick and easy. Also the hand sanitizer machines were put in all center areas.
Definitely recommend!
Written 19 August 2020
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Ludwig H
Augsburg, Germany27 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Nice science center with lots of activities for all ages, enabling you to learn though doing. In addition, you get to make your own custom wood key decor and a coin with your own face on that you get to take with you home. Our personal highlight was the electricity-themed interactive room, as well as the various experiments. Definitely a worthwhile place to visit!
Written 11 August 2020
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Adventure
Helsinki, Finland82 contributions
Jul 2020
When we arrived at the Heureka science park we found that during the Covid crisis you are supposed to pre-book on line. We did not know this and had to pre-book at the enterance. It was very expensive to get in, something like 22 euros for adults and 15 euros for children. There was lots to do inside, some intended for adults and some for children. Everything had explanations in Finnish, Swedish, English and Russian although in my opinion many were too complicated for children to understand, even when explained by adults. As a result I noticed children were mostly just playing on the many attractions, without any idea of what was happening or why. But the children did seem to enjoy themselves, certainly a place to take them on a rainy day. The staff were helpful both at the desk and inside, one lady in particular was very helpful explaining how to use different activities.
Written 31 July 2020
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Liamola
Helsinki, Finland151 contributions
Jul 2020
Interesting exhibitions and lots to do for kids. Location is convenient by car and by public transportation.
Written 30 July 2020
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miukulainen
27 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Heureka was a bit desappointing. The main exhibitions were about trees and farming. There were some fun and interactive technology exhibitions. Also interactive exhibition about brains was fun. I wouldn’t recommend Heureka for couples. Tickets were quite expensive.
Written 29 July 2020
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Eva
Finland26 contributions
Jul 2019
Heureka is always worth a visit, lots of things to see and learn for people of all ages! Especially children will enjoy this place because they can try out and do scientific things for themselves too.
Written 6 March 2020
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Raili
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Uskoisin,että siellä viihtyy tällä säällä.
Есть ли скидка на входной билет по карте ISIC?
Yes, ISIC card is valid for the student ticket, which is 15 euros/person. Welcome!
taeret
1 contribution
Есть ли объяснения и информация по русски?Есть ли смысл посещать Эврика ,не зная финского языка?
ivan081085
St. Petersburg, Russia68 contributions
Да, там все на трёх языках, финский, английский и русский!
Rooloo
Tavistock, UK9 contributions
I recently took my v small kids to the natural history museum in Helsinki and was amazed how much they absolutely loved the exhibits, even though they are so young (2 and 3 and a half) - I am therefore interested in taking them to the science centre to see if they find it as engaging - but would like to first find out incase it's really not suitable for very young kids?
Heureka Science Center offers joy of discovery for people of all ages. Some exhbitions or single exhibits may not be suitable for very young kids but there is always something suitable for them anyway. The planetarium films are not allowed for children under 3 years old. At the moment the biggest exhibition at Heureka is BODY WORLDS - Animal Inside which can be amazing also for small kids. You can see some pictures of the exhibition in our website heureka.fi. For children under 6 years old there is no admission fee.
Richard W
Spring Green, WI
Dear Heureka Museum Staff,
I'm wondering if your exhibit on mental health promotes a narrow biological approach to the understanding and/or treatment of mental illness or does the exhibit propose treatment options that include psychotherapy and psychoanalysis? I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Richard Walters
Bellevue, Washington USA
Dear Richard Walters,
Our mental health exhibition is not emphasizing diagnosis nor treatments. The main message of the exhibition is to dispel prejudice and stigma associated with mental illnesses, and to encourage people to take care of their own mental health. Psychoanalysis and psychotherapy are included both as historical milestones of the field and psychotherapy is also mentioned as an effective treatment to depression together with medication.
The entire exhibition was developed in close collaboration with both scientific experts and peer experts - people who themselves have suffered of mental illnesses. All the content, including the rather provocative name of the exhibition, ”Heureka Goes Crazy” were verified and approved with the peer experts. - More information about the exhibition can be found on Heureka’s website in English – under ”Travelling exhibitions"
At the moment, the exhibition is at Pavilion of Knowledge, Lisbon, Portugal, under the title ”Loucamente”. From there it will move next autumn to Universcience in Paris, France. Thereafter, a Northern American tour is possible.
Thank you for your interest and for your important question!
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- Heureka is open:
- Mon - Wed 10:00 - 17:00
- Thu - Thu 10:00 - 20:00
- Fri - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
- Sat - Sun 10:00 - 18:00
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