CosmoCaixa Museum of Science

Rating

4.7(46,809)

Family of 4

USD 40-60 for 2 adults and 2 children; under-16s have discounted or free entry

Duration

2-3 hours

Best Ages

2-16

About

CosmoCaixa Museum of Science is a museum in Barcelona. The recommended fit is 2-16. Go when kids can slow down and look.

A typical visit lasts 2-3 hours. For a family of four, the planning estimate is USD 40-60 for 2 adults and 2 children; under-16s have discounted or free entry.

Timing guidance: Weekday mornings; the museum is open daily 10 AM-8 PM. Wait guidance: 5-15 minutes at the entrance. Nearby food guidance: On-site cafe and restaurant. Nearby Sarria neighborhood has family-friendly restaurants within a short walk.

The Flooded Forest (Bosc Inundat) exhibit is a highlight, a 1:1 scale recreation of an Amazon rainforest with live animals and plants. Check the planetarium schedule when you arrive, shows sell out and the timed entry is separate from the main museum.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Available

Setting

Indoor & Outdoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings; the museum is open daily 10 AM-8 PM

Wait Times

5-15 minutes at the entrance

Nearby Food

On-site cafe and restaurant. Nearby Sarria neighborhood has family-friendly restaurants within a short walk.

Why Kids Love It

Kids are mesmerized by the living Amazonian rainforest inside the museum, a real ecosystem with piranhas, anacondas, and tropical plants that kids can explore up close.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The Flooded Forest (Bosc Inundat) exhibit is a highlight, a 1:1 scale recreation of an Amazon rainforest with live animals and plants.
  • Check the planetarium schedule when you arrive, shows sell out and the timed entry is separate from the main museum.
  • The Touch Touch room is great for toddlers aged 2 to 6, with hands-on science activities designed for the youngest visitors.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes, the museum is large
  • A jacket or light layer (the indoor exhibits can be cool)
  • Water bottles, the on-site cafe is pricey but water fountains are available

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

USD 40-60 for 2 adults and 2 children; under-16s have discounted or free entry

Tips to Save

  • Children under 16 get a heavily discounted ticket.
  • The first Sunday of each month offers free entry.
  • Book online to avoid queues.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Contact

Carrer d'Isaac Newton, 26, Sarria-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona, Spain

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