Cap Sciences, Bordeaux

Name: Cap Sciences
Address: Hangar 20, Quai de Bacalan, Bordeaux, 33300, France
Telephone: +33 5 56 01 07 07

#62 among attractions in Bordeaux

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Cap Sciences is a scientific, technical and industrial culture center located in Bordeaux, on the banks of the Garonne, at the foot of the Jacques-Chaban-Delmas Bridge. It is a center of animation and exhibition open to the public for the discovery and understanding of scientific phenomena, technological principles, applications and industrial know-how.

The CCSTI were born in the 1970s. They are supported by research and by local and territorial authorities. Their goal is to promote scientific culture.

Coordinates: 44°51'35"N, 0°33'15"W

Address

Hangar 20, Quai de BacalanChartrons - Grand ParcBordeaux 33300 France

Contact

+33 5 56 01 07 07

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Day trips

Cap Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miroir d'eau, BETASOM, Place des Quinconces, Grand Théâtre.

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Square, Fair
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1.5 miSW
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Area
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Garden, Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cap Sciences open?

Cap Sciences is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cap Sciences?

Nearby attractions include Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux (5 min walk), Cité du Vin, Bordeaux (5 min walk), Les Vivres de l'Art, Bordeaux (10 min walk), BETASOM, Bordeaux (20 min walk).

How to get to Cap Sciences by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cap Sciences:

Bus

La Cité du Vin • Lines: 32, 45, 7, TBNight (1 min walk)
Faure - Balguerie • Lines: 32, 7, TBNight (7 min walk)

Tram

La Cité du Vin • Lines: B (3 min walk)
Les Hangars • Lines: B (7 min walk)

Train

Cenon (27 min walk)