Top 6 places where your child will fall in love with learning - discover the most interesting science centers in Poland

How can you easily absorb knowledge and combine learning with fun? Discover the most interesting science centers in Poland, packed with new technologies, fascinating experiments, and multimedia exhibits. Unlike a traditional exhibition or museum, the emphasis here is on interactivity and experiential learning. These are places where you can instill a love of learning in your children while also spending quality time with the whole family.

Copernicus Science Centre – Warsaw

Experiment, experience, and discover – this is the guiding principle of the Copernicus Science Centre. Opened in 2010, it is considered an iconic place and a must-see when visiting the capital with children. It is one of the largest, most recognizable, and most frequently visited facilities of its kind in Poland. The heart of the center is the Experimentation Zone, which comprises approximately 200 experimental stations that allow for the exploration of physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, astronomy, and even music. In this area, multimedia has been deliberately kept to a minimum so that visitors can focus on hands-on experience.

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The Bzzz! zone, a space designed for children under 5, is also very popular. It's worth bringing spare clothes here, as it's easy to get splashed. Guests can also explore the newest exhibition, "The Future is Today," which focuses on what we will experience at the end of the 21st century. Additionally, a single admission ticket covers the Thinkatorium (designed for children 8+), the High Voltage Theatre, and the first Robotic Theatre. The Centre also houses a modern planetarium, which, in addition to films and multimedia shows, also hosts music concerts. The area surrounding Copernicus Science Center is complemented by the Discovery Park and the Rooftop Garden with a viewing platform, which are free to enter.

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Science and Technology Center - Ulica Żywiołów EC1 - Łódź

Located in the EC1 Science and Technology Center in Łódź, the Street of the Elements is a zone dedicated to children aged 3-10. The entire exhibition covers nearly 1,500 square meters of experiments and physical activities that support children's comprehensive development. The main attraction of the Street of the Elements is the permanent exhibition focusing on the five elements: Water, Earth, Life, Fire, and Air.

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The space is complemented by the Science Passage and the Imagination Passage, a venue for workshops and educational activities in ecology, science, and creativity. The Element Gallery is a realm of puzzles and optical illusions, while the Mystery Alley requires cunning, observation, and memory to find the exit. Various temporary exhibitions are also on site, as is the Parent's Stop, a space where you can work or relax while waiting for your little ones.

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Experiment Science Centre – Gdynia

The Experyment Science Center is part of the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia. The facility offers five interactive exhibitions related to nature, physics, hydrology, and the human body and health. The space is designed to encourage action and independent exploration. The center's offerings are complemented by family workshops, temporary exhibitions, guided tours, and special developmental activities for children.

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Mill of Knowledge – Toruń

The Mill of Knowledge Modernity Center is an interactive museum located in a historic steam-powered grain mill. The entire facility covers over 5,000 square meters. Six floors house permanent exhibitions on various topics, such as "On Rotation," "River," "Colors," and "Survival." Visitors can learn about machines that utilize the wheel and the workings of rotation, delve into the mysteries of space and the laws of physics, and even explore a model of Poland's longest river, the Vistula. Also worthy of note are the "przeBudowa" creative studio, the "...It's So Simple!" puzzle and riddle zone, and the "Mix in!" installation about music and the physics of sound.

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Epi-Science Center - Białystok

Epi – Science Center is the largest and best-equipped science center in eastern Poland. Visitors can expect a four-hour tour. The 3,200-square-meter space is divided into two sections: the Little Explorers' Zone, intended for children aged 3 to 10, and the Main Exhibition. Both exhibitions are designed to engage and engage visitors. To this end, 130 exhibits, numerous simulations, holograms, robots, and multimedia installations have been prepared.

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Hewelianum Center in Gdańsk

The Hevelianum Center combines education, recreation, and the popularization of natural sciences and history. Its location, housed within the 19th-century former military buildings of Góra Gradowa Fort, is noteworthy, right in the heart of Gdańsk. Interactive permanent exhibitions—"Around the World," "Puzzle," and "With Energy!"—introduce visitors to curiosities about the world. During the tour, you can also join in educational games and experiences led by educators. Since January 2022, a seaside branch of Hevelianum has also been operating—the Spa House in Brzeźno, a place for environmental education.

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