Centro de Ciencia Viva Lagos
The Centro de Ciencia Viva Lagos is a fun science museum in Lagos on the Algarve aimed mainly at children.
The focus of the main exhibition ("From Astrolabe to GPS") is on Lagos' role as a major port in the Age of Discovery. The exhibition is hands-on and fun and incorporates robots, drones, and other high-tech items to appeal to young and old alike.
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| Centro de Ciencia Viva Lagos |
Communication was essential at sea and the exhibits feature astrolabes, ships' radios, and basic Morse code.
Other features about life at sea include ropes and knots, lighthouses and in the Boat Garden you can see model caravels in a tank.
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| Fun science in Lagos |
Access - Getting There
Rua Dr. Faria e Silva 34
Lagos
Portugal 8600-734
Tel: 282 770 000
www: lagos.cienciaviva.pt
Hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Admission: the center is free for kids under six with a small charge for older children and adults.
The center also holds regular workshops and field trips.
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| Interior of the Mercado Municipal with the staircase leading to the upper floors and the Ciencia Viva Lagos with tile panels by Xana |
Nearby
The museum is located in the old town of Lagos close to the Mercado Municipal. From the spacious square in front of the museum, there are great views over to Lagos marina.
Lagos Station on the Algarve Line is just 600 meters away.
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| Entrance |
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| View of the marina |
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