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Le Vaisseau: Strasbourg's Interactive Science Adventure
Explore science through play at Strasbourg's Le Vaisseau, an interactive center for families and curious minds of all ages.
Le Vaisseau is an interactive science center in Strasbourg, France, designed to spark curiosity in children and adults alike. With hands-on exhibits covering a wide range of scientific topics, it's a place where learning and fun go hand in hand.
Plan your visit
A brief summary to Le Vaisseau
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Tuesday
10 am-6 pm
Wednesday
10 am-6 pm
Friday
10 am-6 pm
Saturday
10 am-6 pm
Sunday
10 am-6 pm
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Getting There
Public Transport
From Strasbourg city center, take tram C towards "Neuhof" or tram E towards "Campus d'Illkirch" or "Baggersee" and get off at the "Winston Churchill" stop. Le Vaisseau is a 5-minute walk away along Quai des Alpes. A single tram ticket costs around €2.
Bus
Take bus G towards "Rotterdam" and get off at the "Danube - Le Vaisseau" stop. Or take bus no. 30 towards "Robertsau Sainte-Anne / Robertsau Chasseurs" and get off at the "Danube - Le Vaisseau" stop. The nearest bus station to Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg is Danube Le Vaisseau. It's a 3 min walk away. A single bus ticket costs around €2-€3.
Taxi
A taxi from Strasbourg city center to Le Vaisseau takes approximately 6 minutes and costs between €22 and €27. Taxi rates in Strasbourg start at 1.50 EUR per km.
Car
Le Vaisseau is located at 1 Bis Rue Philippe Dollinger, 67100 Strasbourg. There is a free car park open from 7:00 to 19:00. As you leave, remember to ask for a ticket from the security officials. In case of high attendance, this car park can be saturated. In this case, you will find paid parking spaces along the Quai des Alpes and the Avenue du Rhin or in the car parks located near the Malraux peninsula.
Local tips
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Check the official website for the most up-to-date information on ticket prices, opening hours, and special events.
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Arrive early, especially on weekends and during school holidays, as the parking lot can fill up quickly.
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Exhibits are available in three languages (French, English and German).
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Don't miss the garden, a 5,000 m2 park with relaxation and play areas.
Discover more about Le Vaisseau
Le Vaisseau, which translates to "The Ship" in English, opened its doors in 2005 and has since become a cornerstone of educational tourism in Strasbourg. The center aims to make science accessible and fun for all ages, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
The museum's architecture, resembling a ship riding the waves, pays homage to the city's shipbuilding past and its commitment to scientific exploration. Inside, visitors can explore interactive exhibits dealing with water, nature, light, mathematics, and digital technology. Exhibits are trilingual, in French, English, and German.
Le Vaisseau offers a wide variety of spaces, offering plenty of activities, so there's something for everyone and lots to hold your interest. The center also has a garden, which is a large park with relaxation areas and play areas for children.
Le Vaisseau is more than just a museum; it is a vibrant learning center combining education and entertainment through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.
A brief summary to Le Vaisseau
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