Parque de las Ciencias (Granada)

Museum Interactive science museum with planetarium and exhibits

Science museum in Granada with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and outdoor displays. Families and school groups visit for hands-on exhibits and temporary science shows.

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Parque de las Ciencias in Granada is a science museum and cultural centre in the city of Granada, Andalusia, offering interactive exhibits on natural sciences, technology and human biology. It serves as a regional science centre with permanent galleries, temporary exhibits and educational programmes.

The site includes exhibition halls with hands-on displays, a planetarium and spaces for workshops aimed at children and school groups. The museum also operates outdoor demonstration areas and a tower that provides views over Granada.

The institution opened as a municipal/regional science facility to increase public engagement with science and continues to host rotating exhibitions and educational outreach. Programming targets schools, families and visitors interested in applied science demonstrations.

Located within the city of Granada in Andalusia, the museum is accessible from the historic centre and is a short drive from central tourist attractions such as the Alhambra.

  • Interactive exhibits: Features hands-on and interactive science exhibits plus a planetarium and temporary exhibition halls, making it suitable for families and school groups.
  • Viewing points: A tower and outdoor exhibits offer views of Granada and surrounding hills from the museum grounds.
Parque de las Ciencias (Granada)
Calle Severo Ochoa, 20, 18006 Granada, Spain
37.1631, -3.6055
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon
Adult €6-8 (variable), concessions discounted; planetarium shows may have separate fees

How to Get to Parque de las Ciencias (Granada) #

The museum is about 2.5 km north of Granada’s city center. From Plaza Nueva, take bus lines C1 or C2 or a taxi (about 10-15 minutes). The museum has visitor parking and is accessible by car via Calle Severo Ochoa.

Tips for Visiting Parque de las Ciencias (Granada) #

  • Check the planetarium schedule in advance-shows sell out, especially in school holiday periods.
  • Allow extra time for interactive exhibits and the outdoor meteorology displays; the complex is larger than it looks from the street.
  • Weekday afternoons can be quieter than weekends, which are popular with families.

Best Time to Visit Parque de las Ciencias (Granada) #

Best visited on weekdays or outside school holiday peaks to avoid family crowds.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C
Mild weather and comfortable city conditions; good time for school visits.
Autumn
September-November · 12-26°C
Fewer tourists and pleasant indoor conditions for exhibits.

Weather & Climate near Parque de las Ciencias (Granada) #

Climate

Parque de las Ciencias (Granada)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 30°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 34°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 34°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

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