Activity in Aveiro and Costa Nova
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro
The University of Aveiro's hands-on science centre in an old factory near the city park: a rainy-day option for school-age children, closed Mondays.
- Address
- Rua dos Santos Mártires 1A, 3810-171 Aveiro
- Hours
- Check current hours with the venue; the university's 2024/25 brochure listed Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00, weekends and holidays 10:00–18:00
Great with kids
Interactive rooms run by the university with Ciência Viva. Current individual and group ticket prices could not be confirmed; check with the venue. Research.
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- The university’s 2024/25 educational programme listed Tuesday to Friday 10:00–17:00 and weekends and holidays 10:00–18:00. The current venue page did not load for this check, so confirm hours before going. [Universidade de Aveiro]
- In the centre of Aveiro, near the university and the Infante D. Pedro hospital, with the Parque da Cidade next to the entrance for a picnic; a cafeteria with about 45 seats takes packed lunches. [ua.pt/fabrica]
- The venue lists interactive activity rooms and group visits. The available university brochure is from 2024/25; current individual and group prices could not be confirmed. Check on the day or call +351 234 427 053. [Universidade de Aveiro]