The Water Pavilion
About This Museum
People come to The Water Pavilion not just for its history as an Expo '98 landmark, but for the sheer joy of splashing around in a museum. It's a place where you're encouraged to touch, play, and get your hands wet with every exhibit. You'll find yourself lost in rooms that make music from dripping water or create whirlpools you can control. It’s less a quiet hall of artifacts and more an immersive playground that celebrates water in all its forms.
Collection Highlights
The giant water-powered organ is a marvel, creating melodies from falling streams. Don't miss the vortex generator, a mesmerizing swirling pool you can manipulate, or the tactile stations that let you feel the difference between various water currents and pressures.
Visitor Information
It's located right on the Estr. da Circunvalação in Porto—easy to spot thanks to its striking modern design. Just remember to wear clothes you don't mind getting a little damp; the fun here is very hands-on.
Architecture & Building
A bold piece of contemporary architecture from the 1998 World Exposition, all sharp angles, gleaming metal, and vast glass panels that reflect the nearby river.
Contact & Location
Address: Pavilhão da Água, 15443, Estrada Interior da Circunvalação, Vila Nova de Aldoar, Aldoar, Aldoar, Foz do Douro e Nevogilde, Porto, 4100-183, Portugal
Phone: +351 22 519 0888
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