Christmas 2017 in Città della Scienza in Naples has many workshops, games and the great show of Space!
From December 23 2017 7 to January 2018 City of Science it will be invaded by Christmas. An appointment not to be missed enriched with science-themed workshops and events that will entertain both the big and the small ones.
The big news will be the live show in the Planetarium, "the great spectacle of Space”With the UAN (Neapolitan Amateur Astronomers Union) which will make us discover the most spectacular phenomena occurring in the Universe.
Among the most beautiful events for children, "Eyes on the sky" thanks to the telescope will allow you to observe the Sun closely, instead with a "Desire aimed at the North Pole", the 23 and 24 December the little ones will be able to write the letter. With "The Hand of Santa Claus" Saturday 23 December and beyond, they will be able to transform their footprint into a sweet face of Santa Claus, discovering curiosities about this magical figure.
Then again "Christmas origami" a workshop dedicated to the most creative who can try their hand, armed with paper only, in the construction of imaginative figures. But let's discover together the other events, signaling that the complete program with the many appointments is linked at the end.
Christmas program in Città della Scienza
23 December 9.15 - 10.30 - 12.00
With "The Christmas tree: between science and legend" you will be able to discover curiosities about the tree.
23 and 24 December 9.15 - 10.15 - 11.15 - 12.15 - 13.15 - 15.15 - 16.15
Guests will get to know the giant Heteropterix dilatata, the African dry leaf mantis and the African stick mantis up close, with "Who lives in the new insect house?".
26 December 11.30 hours
Astronomy fans will enjoy the stars thanks to "The great show of Space" at 11:30. Thanks to a live show conducted by Andrea Tomacelli president of the UAN, guests will not only be able to discover secrets, legends about the celestial vault but will be able to identify with the planets thanks to the use of goggles.
27 December 2017 9.30 - 11.30 - 13.30 - 15.30
3D Planetarium Show "Robot Explorers"
Probes, landers, orbiter and satellites: the explorer robots will take you to the discovery of our Solar System!
Also, on the occasion of the feast of the Holy Family there will be "The extended family" which will lead to the discovery of our origins. With "The tree of life: the Mesozoic" appointment after appointment the tree of life will be decorated with clay shapes reproduced by children.
January 2nd 10.30am - 12.30pm - 14.30pm
how 2D Planetarium "From the Earth to the Universe"
A journey to discover the sky, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to the great telescopes of today.
10.00 - 12.15 - 14.30 - 15.30 hours
Guided visits to the Corporea exhibition
5 January 11.00 - 14.00
The befana and a broom ride
La Befana will arrive on time 6 January and will realize the nice tafatroof Befana!
Corporeal Floor
On the official website, the complete program of events.
Information about the event:
When: from 23 December 2017 to 7 January 2018
Where: Città della Scienza, via Coroglio 57 and 104
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Saturday 09: 00-17: 00
- Sundays and holidays 10: 00-18: 00
- 24 and 31 December 10 hours: 00-14: 00
- 25 December 2017 and 1 January 2018 closed
Prezzi:
- Science Center ticket: € 10 adults | reduced children and teenagers (3-17 years) and over 65: € 7.
- Planetarium: single admission for adults and children € 5
- Science center-Planetarium integrated ticket: adults € 13, reduced children and teenagers (3-17 years) and over 65 € 10
