Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Aveiro > Aveiro > Pêga
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro is located in the Pêga area, an integrated part of the municipality and locality of Aveiro. The building is situated at Rua dos Santos Mártires, number 1A. Its location allows for easy integration into the city's urban fabric, providing an environment where culture and science naturally fit into the daily life of Aveiro.
This scientific space is situated in an accessible and urban setting, characteristic of the city of Aveiro, known for its connection to the lagoon (ria) and its university city environment.
The building that today houses Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro has a rich and unique history. It was once the headquarters of the old Companhia Aveirense de Moagens (Aveiro Milling Company), an industrial unit founded in 1920. This space was dedicated to milling cereals such as corn and wheat, hulling rice, and even manufacturing pasta and sawing timber.
The old factory initially operated with steam power and later with electricity, marking an important period in the region's economic activity. Over time, this industrial site transformed into a "factory of knowledge," adapting its productive essence for the dissemination of science and technology.
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro is a dynamic hub dedicated to the dissemination of scientific and technological culture. Integrated into the national network of Ciência Viva Centers, its central purpose is to make science accessible and appealing to all ages, promoting a greater understanding of the world around us.
The center invites its visitors to active participation through exhibitions and initiatives that allow for the exploration of various scientific concepts in a practical and engaging way. It is a space where curiosity is encouraged and discovery happens playfully.
Inside the Fábrica, a wide range of experiences that stimulate the mind and creativity await. Visitors will find interactive exhibitions designed for the exploration of scientific phenomena.
Among the available activities, highlights include spaces dedicated to robotics, which allow interaction with programmable systems, and a holography laboratory, where the secrets of creating three-dimensional images are unveiled. There are also proposals that reveal the science present in everyday acts, such as kitchen chemistry, and activities that promote reasoning through mathematical games.
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro benefits from a direct connection to the University of Aveiro, a fundamental partnership that distinguishes the center nationally. This collaboration between Ciência Viva and the University is a pillar for the creation of cutting-edge content and innovative pedagogical approaches.
This close academic relationship allows the center to develop programs and exhibitions with a remarkable level of depth and originality. It is thanks to this synergy that specialized laboratories are created and maintained, such as the aforementioned robotics spaces and the holography laboratory, which represent significant added value for those seeking scientific knowledge.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.63852304588373, -8.657400068853454
Coordinates DMS: 40°38'18.7"N 08°39'26.6"W
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