Heureka
Sign in to saveHeureka is a science center in the Tikkurila district of Vantaa, Finland, north of Helsinki, designed by Heikkinen – Komonen Architects. It is located at the intersection of the Finnish Main Line and the river Keravanjoki.
Key dates
- Inception
- 1989
- Opened
- 1989
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- Instance of
- science museum
- Named after
- Eureka
- Country
- Finland
- Located in
- Vantaa
- Location
- Tikkurila
- Official website
- www.heureka.fi
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- Heureka.jpg
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13 sectionsContents
- History
- Building
- Interior
- Outdoor areas
- Planetarium
- Other daily programmes
- Visitors
- The Finnish Science Centre Foundation and funding
- Leadership
- See also
- Sources
- References
- External links
Heureka is a science center in the Tikkurila district of Vantaa, Finland, north of Helsinki, designed by Heikkinen – Komonen Architects. It is located at the intersection of the Finnish Main Line and the river Keravanjoki.
The aim of the science centre, which opened its doors to the public in 1989, is to popularise scientific information and to develop the methods used to teach science and scientific concepts. The science centre provides opportunities to become familiar with science and technology through varying exhibitions, a planetarium, an idea workshop, educational programs and events. Heureka is one of the largest leisure centres in Finland, with about 300 thousand visitors per year.