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Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da Universidade do Porto

Located in the heart of the historic Porto Botanical Garden, the Hall of Biodiversity - Centro Ciência Viva is one of the poles of the Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto. As a result of the creative work of a multidisciplinary team, this museological space where art, science and literature meet, invites the visitor to take part on a journey along which are told exciting stories about life, its diversity and the evolutionary processes that shape it. Through pieces integrated in innovative artistic creations, interactive modules, installations and sculptures, is built at the Biodiversity Gallery a universal narrative that is both beautiful, stimulating and accessible.

The Hall of Biodiversity - CCV is inseparable from Porto Botanical Garden, which surrounds it, which makes it a unique set of unrepeatable individuality. Centred on a romantic nucleus, the garden has expanded to include illustrative species of natural diversity, support of scientific knowledge. Also, the elegant nineteenth century house that houses the Biodiversity Gallery - CCV has gained a new meaning through a museology discourse that covers the living world as seen by science.

Accessible to people with the following impairments: Physical

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Aditional Info

Languages
  • English
  • Portuguese
Accepted cards
  • VISA
  • Multibanco
Wi-fi
  • WiFi
Smoking area
  • No
Accessibility
  • Physical
District
  • Boavista
Theme
  • Museums & Heritage
Segment
  • Seniors
  • Couples
  • Young people
  • Families
Accepts reservations
  • Yes
Average visit duration
  • 1h
Type
  • Theme centres
  • Museums
  • Address
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  • Opening Hours
    At this moment: Closed
    Saturday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
    Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
    Thursday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
    Friday 10:00 - 13:00 14:00 - 18:00
  • Price
    Details
    Regular ticket: 5€
    Family ticket (2 adults and children (descendants) up to 18 years of age): 14€
    Group ticket(minimum 10 people): 4€/person
    Youth or Student Card (5-18 years): 2,50€
    Senior (> 65 years): 2,50€

    Porto.CARD: 2,50€

    Employees of the U.Porto and the Network of Ciência Viva Centres: 3.50€
    Family ticket (Employees of the U.Porto and the Network of Ciência Viva Centres): 11€

    School groups: 2€/per participant + Guided tour: 1,50€/per person (with prior appointment)
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    2025-05-07