Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra — Attraction in Coimbra

Came to coimbra just to see it and it was... Okay? There are much more extravagant universities across the world than this. I would rank it equal to Canadian universities in terms of looks/design/interesting Ness. The library tour was rough as they don't allow you explore, and restrict you to stay in areas for moments of time. The two areas before the library are quite empty and we found we just waited to be let into the next spot. We also weren't allowed to leave (which doesn't make much sense) until we waited 15 minutes. We were spat out and that was it! The palace was okay to see. Nice tower over the city, but they could do so much more to make it better. Make it engaging, or something different! A church is a church, a palace is a palace.

The only place we thought had effort put into it for design and careful thought was the room of curiosities. It's a simple room, but with simple lighting changes, they made it seem like a room from Harry Potter.

Anyway, make sure you only come to coimbra for one day MAXIMUM. You will be...

I visited the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra expecting a dynamic, interactive experience. Unfortunately, I left quite disappointed, especially considering the 12-euro entrance fee. The museum mainly showcases a collection of minerals, an old physics classroom filled with instruments, and a historical chemistry lab. While these spaces may have some educational value, they feel more like exhibits of outdated objects rather than an engaging science experience.

Some interactive stations are available, but many were either out of order or simply too old to function properly. It’s frustrating to pay for a science museum and find so many displays labeled "out of service." The overall impression is of a place stuck in the past, offering very little in terms of modern, hands-on scientific exploration.

In short, the value for money is quite poor. If you're expecting a vibrant, interactive science center, this is not it. It's more of a museum of old instruments than a...

This museum showcases a collection of historical scientific instruments and specimens gathered from various scientific disciplines at the University of Coimbra. The Laboratorio Chimico (Chemical Laboratory) and the Gabinete de Física (Physics Cabinet) are authentic spaces where university classes were once held. The Gabinete de Curiosidades (Cabinet of Curiosities) presents a modern interpretation of 17th–18th century European curiosity rooms, displaying a wide array of rare natural history specimens. Note: The museum is divided into two separate buildings located on either side of the street. ※ Included in the Combined Ticket: University +...