Discover the City of Arts and Sciences
Science, nature and art in a complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination in Europe, placed in Valencia.
The City of Arts and Sciences is a unique complex devoted to scientific and cultural dissemination which is made up of five main elements: the Hemisfèric (IMAX cinema and digital projections), the Umbracle (a landscaped vantage point and car park), the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum (an innovative centre of interactive science), the Oceanográfico (the largest aquarium in Europe with over 500 marine species) and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía (which takes care of the operatic programme). The Ágora will give the complex a multifunctional space.
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Along an axis of just under two kilometres that was formerly the bed of the River Turia, this complex promoted by the Generalitat Valenciana has striking architecture - designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela - and an endless capacity for entertaining and stimulating the minds of its visitors. In its various buildings they can get to know different aspects of science, technology, nature, and art.
News
The newest of the City of Arts and Sciences
03/02/10
Pupils meet a scientist to discuss animal thought
The lecture and subsequent discussion will take place on Thursday 25th February at the
01/02/10
'Arctic Monkeys' in the MTV Winter
The British band will perform on Saturday 13th February 2010 at this free concert
Ticket desk
Buy your tickets online for the City of Arts and Sciences.
or call us at 902 100 031
Highlights at the City of Arts and Sciences
Check out all our outstanding activities, exhibitions, projections and workshops in a single place.
Activity
Animalia Passport
Do you know the difference between a seal and a walrus? What do dolphins eat? Where do sea lions live? Thanks to the Animalia Passport you can get to know these engaging animals at first hand together will all the little secrets that their keepers will reveal. This activity is intended for the whole family.
Science entertaiment
Electricity theatre
In front of an auditorium with an audience of fifty or so, a scientific entertainer is attempt to improve their understanding of concepts related to physical phenomena that produce electricity. Bells that ring without touching them, candles that go out with a metallic wand without the need to blow, jumping rings, or electric arcs that cross space are some of the experiences that will literally make our hair stand on end.
Proyección
New film in the Hemisfèric
Discover how there live some of the most fascinating animals of the planet. In this film you will go on an original and fun journey through the animal world, an imaginary place full of good mood, beauty and entertainment for children and parents. Animalópolis it¿s a happy and imaginary look where a great variety of animals has slightly usual attitudes. Cheetahs that run like Ferraris, operatic lions and jittery crabs and much more.
Recents Events
New Programme
View the City of Arts and Sciences programme for this new season, recycles your knowledge and don't miss the Science Museum exhibitions and its scientific animations, the IMAX film 'Wild Ocean' and the planetari 'Evolución' of the Hemisfèric and the Oceanogràfic latest ideas.




