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CosmoCaixa

CosmoCaixa

Barcelona’s science museum recreates an Amazon rainforest indoors, alongside a huge wall of rock layers and plenty of interactive exhibits. Under-16s go free with an adult, making it great value for families.

Barcelona’s science museum recreates an Amazon rainforest indoors, alongside a huge wall of rock layers and plenty of interactive exhibits. Under-16s go free with an adult, making it great value for families.

Under-16s go free

Price:

Adults from €8

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

2–3 hours

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

Sant Gervasi · Map →

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Free entry

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Visiting CosmoCaixa with Kids

An indoor Amazon rainforest, hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium are spread across CosmoCaixa’s large galleries. Barcelona’s science museum sits near the foot of Tibidabo, in an early 1900s building with modern galleries added around it.

Visiting CosmoCaixa with Kids

An indoor Amazon rainforest, hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium are spread across CosmoCaixa’s large galleries. Barcelona’s science museum sits near the foot of Tibidabo, in an early 1900s building with modern galleries added around it.

Quick Family Facts

  • Best for: All ages

  • Visit time: 2–3 hours

  • Book ahead: Recommended for the planetarium

  • Weather: Indoors

  • Pushchairs: Yes, spacious with ramps and lifts

  • Children: Under-16s go free with an adult

Highlights

Highlights

The Flooded Forest
The Flooded Forest

A real piece of Amazon rainforest, with fish, reptiles and tropical plants.

The Geological Wall – CosmoCaixa
The Geological Wall
The Geological Wall

Huge slices of real rock that show how the Earth was formed.

The Planetarium – CosmoCaixa
The Planetarium
The Planetarium

Shows about space and the night sky. Check the show times and ages when you book.

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CosmoCaixa

Adults from €8

Under-16s go free. Planetarium shows can fill up, so book those ahead.

Free entry with the Barcelona Card Family →

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