In Technopolis you can safely land a plane, take a nap on a bed of nails or enjoy a thrilling bike ride along a cable 5 metres above the ground. In this interactive science and technology museum, children can discover how things work for themselves.
Learn about the science and technology hidden in everyday objects in more than 350 interactive exhibits.
Exhibitions
‘Wanderhead’ (4+)
Did you know that asking questions makes you clever? That’s because any question could be the start of a new investigation. But how do you investigate things? And what if you have countless questions running through your head? Here’s a tip: explore Wanderhead, our brand-new adventure for little investigators.
ON/OFF (8+)
One thing is certain: in this brand-new exhibition you have to try everything out for yourself. Play Pictionary with AI, direct your own stop-motion video, or cycle across a VR canyon. Come to Technopolis and learn about a whole range of technologies the fun way.
AI! (12+)
Ground-breaking! A historic revolution! Or a threat? (Help!) Before you start shouting ‘ai(ai)!’, it’s important to understand exactly how AI works. In our brand-new exhibition AI!, you will go on a journey through the history of AI, be taken through all the key concepts and discover both pitfalls and opportunities. At the end, you’ll have the chance to get to work with some fun AI tools yourself.
Group visit
Do I have to listen quietly and keep my hands by my side? Not in Technopolis! The aim here is to discover everything yourself. There are no guides and no precious museum pieces that you’re not allowed to touch. Instead, various interactive setups, live entertainment, original workshops, and more prove how cool science is. In Technopolis, everyone is experimenting.
- Duration: multiple possibilities
- Group size: min. 15 people
- Languages: Dutch, French, English
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible. Toilets accessible to wheelchair users.
A low-stimulus day is organised every quarter.
The audio clips in the Wanderhead zone are translated into Flemish Sign Language. You can watch them on-site or in the Technopolis app.
In addition, there is a hearing loop system in the auditorium, the cinema with live streams, and the Wanderhead introductory area. This allows you to receive the amplified sound directly into your hearing aid or a streamer.
Discover all the information about accessibility on the Technopolis website.
Contact
- Phone +32 15 34 20 00
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Address
Technologielaan
2800 Mechelen
Belgium - Email info@technopolis.be
Opening hours
Open every day of the week from 9.30 am to 5 pm. Also on Sundays and public holidays.
Exceptions:
- School periods: open on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 5 pm
- (Flemish) school holidays: open until 6 pm
- Closed at 4 pm on 24 and 31 December
- Closed on: 1 January, 25 December, for exceptions: visit the website.