Housed in a bright green 19th-century dockside warehouse at Parque Santa Catalina, the Elder Museum of Science and Technology invites you to touch, play, and learn across four floors of hands-on exhibits Tripadvisor. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in December 2024, the Elder has welcomed millions of visitors and holds a reputation for pioneering interactive science displays in Europe Cadena SER.
Upon entry, you can climb into the cockpit of a genuine Northrop F-5 fighter jet, feel the seismic rumble of a marine diesel engine, and marvel at a restored 1885 steam locomotive visible through the cafeteria’s panoramic window Wikipedia. A state-of-the-art digital planetarium projects immersive shows on astronomy and space exploration, while the Robocoaster—a jointed robotic arm with a mounted seat—demonstrates the thrills of industrial robotics.
Permanent galleries span topics from physics and geology to biology and mathematics, with large-format 3D cinema shows rounding out the experience. Daily science workshops cover everything from wind-powered turbines to the basics of coding, ensuring repeat visits unveil fresh discoveries Cadena SER.
Admission is excellent value—€6 for adults (€3 for children and seniors)—and the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, with extended summer hours until 20:00 on Saturdays Hola Islas Canarias. Its central location means you can easily walk from here down to Playa de Las Canteras in under 15 minutes, making it simple to combine brain-teasers with beach-time.
Quick tips:
- Plan for at least 3 hours to cover all floors and catch a planetarium show.
- Weekday afternoons are less crowded than mornings.
- The on-site café offers light lunches and coffee breaks between exhibits.
Whether you’re a family seeking hands-on experiments or a solo traveller curious about renewable energy and robotics, the Elder Museum promises an engaging, educational escape that rounds off any Las Palmas itinerary.