Science Museum of Castilla La Mancha
About This Museum
Stepping into the Science Museum of Castilla-La Mancha feels like walking through a beautiful collision of past and future. The entire experience is anchored by its location within the stunningly restored Convento de la Merced, where you'll find yourself gazing up at Arabic-style arches one moment and piloting a spaceship simulator the next. I was completely captivated by the 'Tyrannosaurus rex' skeleton that greets you in the main hall—a dramatic centerpiece that sets the tone for discovery. Don't miss the planetarium show; lying back under that vast digital sky, journeying through constellations, was an absolutely magical way to end my visit.
Collection Highlights
The life-sized T-Rex skeleton in the Evolution Hall is a showstopper, while the hands-on geology and physics displays let you cause (safe) mini-earthquakes and experiment with light. Up in the observatory, you can peer through telescopes for breathtaking views of Cuenca's famous hanging houses and the sky beyond.
Visitor Information
It's brilliantly hands-on, so perfect for curious kids and adults alike. Definitely book your planetarium tickets online in advance as shows fill up quickly, and wear comfy shoes—the historic building means there are plenty of charming, uneven floors to explore.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a beautifully converted 17th-century convent, the museum seamlessly blends its original Moorish-inspired architecture, with characteristic horseshoe arches and serene courtyards, with sleek, modern exhibition spaces.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo de las Ciencias de Castilla - La Mancha, 1, Plaza de la Merced, Barrio de Tiradores, Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, 16001, España
Phone: +34 969 24 03 20
Website: Visit Website
