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Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences
Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences is an exceptional museum dedicated to helping people of all ages understand science through hands-on exhibits. Watch baby chicks hatch, experience electricity generation and learn about climate change, surveillance technology and a number of other compelling topics.
Opened in 2000, the museum was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava in the form of a whale’s skeleton. The motto, "Forbidden not to touch, not to feel, and not to think," reflects its philosophy of hands-on learning. Exhibits are spread over 280,000 square feet (26,000 square meters) across three floors.
On the first floor, find the Exploratorium, which aims to reproduce and explain various scientific phenomena. There’s also the 49-foot-high (15-meter) DNA sculpture, as well as the Foucault Pendulum hanging from the top of the building. At 111 feet (34 meters) long, this is one of the longest pendulums in the world.
Head to the second floor to see the The Legacy of Science, which explores the research of three Nobel prize winners: Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Severo Ochoa and Jean Dausset. Be sure to see the Chromosome Forest on the third floor. This space is dedicated to Watson and Crick’s milestone discovery of DNA’s structure in the 1950s. The exhibit features 23 pairs of large-scale chromosome models, each of which includes an interactive module about the function of a specific set of genes.
Don’t miss the Zero Gravity exhibition, created in conjunction with the European Space Agency (ESA). See a number of mesmerizing images taken by the Hubble space telescope during its 20 years in orbit and learn about ESA’s current and upcoming space missions. Look for any temporary exhibits that may be taking place during your visit; these are typically displayed on the third floor.
Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences is part of Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, located southeast of the town center. Opening hours vary by day of week and time of year, so it’s best to check in advance. Obtain a discount by purchasing a combination pass that also includes admission to the Hemispheric IMAX and the Oceanogràfic Aquarium.
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Best Lodging Options Near Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences
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Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Primus Valencia
Calle Menorca 22, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Camins al Grau, this spa hotel is steps from Aqua Shopping Center and City of Arts and Sciences. Oceanografic Aquarium and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences are also within 15 minutes. Maritim-Serreria Station is 14 minutes by foot and Ayora Station is 14 minutes.
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Mar 3 - Mar 4
Senator Parque Central Hotel
Plaza Manuel Sanchis Guarner, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Valencia City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ruzafa Market, City of Arts and Sciences, and Gulliver Park. Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Palau de la Musica are also within 1 mi (2 km). Bailen Station is 13 minutes by foot and Xativa Station is 16 minutes.
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Mar 2 - Mar 3
NH Valencia Las Ciencias Hotel
Avenida Instituto Obrero de Valencia 26, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Quatre Carreres, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City of Arts and Sciences and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences. Oceanografic Aquarium and Gulliver Park are also within 15 minutes. Amistat Station is 25 minutes by foot and Ayora Station is 26 minutes.
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Mar 8 - Mar 9
Hotel ILUNION Aqua 4
C/Luis García Berlanga, 19-21, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Camins al Grau, this eco-friendly hotel is steps from Aqua Shopping Center and City of Arts and Sciences. Oceanografic Aquarium and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences are also within 15 minutes. Maritim-Serreria Station is 17 minutes by foot and Ayora Station is 18 minutes.
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Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel ILUNION Aqua 3
Calle de Luis Garcia Berlanga, 19-21, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Camins al Grau, this eco-friendly hotel is steps from Aqua Shopping Center and City of Arts and Sciences. Oceanografic Aquarium and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences are also within 15 minutes. Maritim-Serreria Station is 17 minutes by foot and Ayora Station is 18 minutes.
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Mar 24 - Mar 25
SH Valencia Palace Hotel
Avenida Paseo De La Alameda 32, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Valencia City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from Turia Gardens and Palau de la Musica. City of Arts and Sciences and Gulliver Park are also within 10 minutes. Aragon Station is 9 minutes by foot and Alameda Station is 11 minutes.
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Mar 3 - Mar 4
Holiday Inn Express Valencia Ciudad de las Ciencias
Carrer de l'Escritor Rafael Ferreres 22, Valencia, ValenciaLocated in Quatre Carreres, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City of Arts and Sciences and Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences. Oceanografic Aquarium and Gulliver Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Valencia Fuente San Luis Station is 22 minutes by foot.
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Mar 1 - Mar 2
Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort
Eugenia Vines 22-24, Valencia, ValenciaNestled on the beach, this Poblats Maritims hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of America's Cup Building, Malvarrosa Beach, and City of Arts and Sciences. Port of Valencia and Oceanografic Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Valencia Cabanyal Station is 15 minutes by foot and Maritim-Serreria Station is 17 minutes.