{"id":79209,"date":"2016-09-24T12:35:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-24T10:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=79209"},"modified":"2019-09-27T16:51:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-27T14:51:03","slug":"cosmocaixa-science-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cosmocaixa-science-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"CosmoCaixa Science Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_79216\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79216\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/air-936074_1920-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo via Pixabay\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Formerly known as the Science Museum of Barcelona, <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelona-museum.com\/cosmocaixa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CosmoCaixa<\/a><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b>is &#8211; in <b>museum<\/b> terms &#8211; a young one! Still a new feature on Barcelona\u2019s cultural landscape, the space opened in 2004 after a rejuvenation intervention that lasted 6 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>ShBarcelona<\/b><\/a> has visited the <b>museum<\/b> to pave the way and let you know whether it is worth dragging your family along for a visit. Let us tell you &#8211; it is!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Named European Museum of the Year in 2006, the <b>museum<\/b> prides itself on offering an interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/visit-the-museum-of-science-and-technology-of-catalonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>learning<\/b> <strong>experience<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>CosmoCaixa<\/b> does not only manage to teach, it manages to entertain by truly involving its visitors. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/explore-culture-and-nature-with-obra-social-la-caixa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Exhibits<\/strong><\/a> are there to be touched and tweaked in order to understand various processes and their outcomes, covering a wide range of subject areas. Here are some highlights:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are some highlights:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cosmocaixa-science-museum\/#The_Amazonian_rainforest_reproduction\" title=\"The Amazonian rainforest reproduction\">The Amazonian rainforest reproduction<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cosmocaixa-science-museum\/#The_living_matter_room\" title=\"The living matter room\">The living matter room<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cosmocaixa-science-museum\/#The_planetarium\" title=\"The planetarium\">The planetarium<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cosmocaixa-science-museum\/#The_Clik_room\" title=\"The Clik room\">The Clik room<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Amazonian_rainforest_reproduction\"><\/span>The Amazonian rainforest reproduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering a unique look at one of the most fragile and diverse ecosystems on the planet, visitors can walk in a space covering 1,000 m2 of <strong>reproduced rainforest<\/strong>. Containing faithful reproductions of various plants as well as more than 100 living plants and animals, this is a noteworthy experience, and one of the things that make this <b>museum<\/b> truly unique.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/frederic-mares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A visit to the Museu Frederic Mares<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_living_matter_room\"><\/span>The living matter room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this section of the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/museu-blau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">museum<\/a><\/b>, you can <b>explore<\/b> the progression of the earth and its living organisms through a journey in time. Starting from the beginning of the universe, visitors are encouraged to play with the <strong>exhibits<\/strong> to understand how evolution works.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_planetarium\"><\/span>The planetarium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A bonus at the <b>CosmoCaixa<\/b>, the planetarium is the cherry on the cake of this all-encompassing <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nature-related-museums-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">museum<\/a><\/b>. For an extra \u20ac2, visitors get their 3D glasses and can embark on a tour of the universe. Doing so, you can finish your visit after having visited \u00a0heaven and <b>earth\u00a0<\/b>alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/thought-inspiring-museums-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thought-inspiring museums in Barcelona<\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Clik_room\"><\/span>The Clik room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_79217\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79217\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-79217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/6935370284_64e4241b42_h-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by alasdair massie via Visual Hunt \/ CC BY-NC-SA\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by alasdair massie via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A special mention, this room is aimed especially at kids aged 3 to 6. Focused on stimulating the senses, children (who must be accompanied by an adult) will learn more about their environment through touch, smell, and interesting sights. A wonderful feature of this <b>museum<\/b> that shows its concern to keep all age groups entertained.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CosmoCaixa Science Museum<\/strong>\u00a0is located at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Carrer+de+Teodor+Roviralta,+47,+08022+Barcelona\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4981a37e58419:0x1105e1bf5a12920b?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj6sq-q4KLPAhWMJMAKHb0UAgQQ8gEIGzAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Teodor Roviralta, 47-51<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Looking for a place to stay during your visit to Barcelona?\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShBarcelona<\/a> <\/b>offers a variety of apartments for short and long stays in the city.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"79209\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Formerly known as the Science Museum of Barcelona, CosmoCaixa\u00a0is &#8211; in museum terms &#8211; a young one! Still a new feature on Barcelona\u2019s cultural landscape, the space opened in 2004 after a rejuvenation intervention that lasted 6 years. 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