Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra

Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra is a fascinating science museum housed in the historic Laboratorio Chimico building.

This place delights with interactive exhibits and experiments that will engage both children and adults. The extensive collection includes historical scientific instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries, exhibits in anthropology, botany, mineralogy, medicine and zoology.

The natural history section features stuffed animals, specimens in jars and impressive skeletons, including a whale skeleton. For those thirsty for knowledge, there are workshops and informal meetings with scientists.