Experimentarium: Copenhagen's Interactive Science Center
Engage with interactive science exhibits at Experimentarium, Copenhagen's premier hands-on science center.
Experimentarium in Hellerup, just north of Copenhagen, is an interactive science center offering hands-on exhibits and activities for all ages. Visitors can explore topics from physics to biology through engaging displays, making it a must-visit for families and science enthusiasts.
A brief summary to Christianshavn
- Copenhagen, Indre By, DK
Local tips
- Purchase tickets online to receive a 10% discount compared to on-site prices.
- Plan your visit to include the live science shows and workshops, which are scheduled throughout the day.
- If visiting with children, don't miss the Miniverse area, designed specifically for younger guests.
- Consider bringing your own lunch to enjoy in the designated picnic area on the first floor.
- Check the official website for information on temporary exhibitions and special events during your visit.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Copenhagen's city center, take bus 1A towards Hellerup and alight at the Tuborg Boulevard (Strandvejen) stop. The journey typically takes 20–30 minutes, with a single ticket costing around DKK 24. From the bus stop, it's a short walk to Experimentarium, located at Tuborg Havnevej 7.
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Public Transport
Alternatively, take the S-train (lines A, C, E, or F) to Hellerup Station. From there, you can either walk approximately 10–15 minutes to Experimentarium or take bus 1A or 21 to the Tuborg Boulevard (Strandvejen) stop. The total journey time is around 25–35 minutes, with a single ticket costing approximately DKK 24.
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Driving
If driving from central Copenhagen, head north towards Hellerup via the Helsingør motorway (19). Take exit 2 for Tuborgvej and follow signs to Experimentarium. Parking is available in the underground facility beneath Experimentarium or at the nearby Waterfront shopping mall, which is a five-minute walk away. Parking under Waterfront is free for the first two hours, then DKK 20 per hour thereafter.
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