Hands-on exhibits
Hundreds of them.
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The AHHAA Science Centre is an interactive science centre in the centre of Tartu in south-eastern Estonia, by the Emajõgi river, and the largest science centre in the Baltic states. It was set up to bring science and technology closer to people through exhibits that visitors touch and try for themselves. It began in 1997 as a project of the University of Tartu, and since 2004 it has been a foundation run jointly by the city and the university. In May 2011 it moved into its present eye-catching building in the city centre, topped by a round silver dome that looks like a spacecraft, with a giant tap seemingly floating in the air and other science features in the square outside. The centre has large halls with hundreds of hands-on experiments in physics, biology, the human body and optical illusions, as well as a planetarium showing films about space and live science shows with chemistry and liquid nitrogen. There is also a corner for small children. Entry is paid. It suits families, needs at least two hours, and is open all year, making it a good choice on rainy or cold days. It combines easily with Town Hall Square and the old town of Tartu.
Hundreds of them.
Space films.
In the square.
Central Tartu, Estonia
Town Hall SquareTown Hall Square is the heart of Tartu, the university city in southern Estonia 10 minutes walk
St John's ChurchSt John's Church is a red-brick Gothic Lutheran church and one of the landmarks 13 minutes walk
ToomemägiToomemägi, or Toome Hill, is a green rise above central Tartu and the place wher15 minutes walkYes, with a corner for little ones.
At least two hours.