Museo de Ciencias, Caracas

Name: Museo de Ciencias
Address: Av. Libertador, Caracas, 1050, Venezuela
Telephone: +58 212-5734398

#66 among attractions in Caracas

Museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

Museo de Ciencias (address: Av. Libertador) is a place located in Caracas (Distrito Capital state) and belongs to the category of museum, science museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 2887 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 10°30'0"N latitude and 66°53'51"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de Ciencias is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bellas Artes (bus, 6 min walk), Bellas Artes (metro, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Caracas Athenaeum (concerts and shows, 2 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts (museum, 3 min walk), Teatro Teresa Carreño (concerts and shows, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 10°30'0"N, 66°53'51"W

Address

Av. LibertadorLa VictoriaCaracas 1050 Venezuela

Contact

+58 212-5734398

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Ciencias open?

Museo de Ciencias is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Ciencias?

Nearby attractions include Caracas Athenaeum, Caracas (2 min walk), Museum of Fine Arts, Caracas (3 min walk), Teatro Teresa Carreño, Caracas (3 min walk), Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim, Caracas (5 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Ciencias by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Ciencias:

Bus

Bellas Artes • Lines: 421 (6 min walk)
Andrés Bello • Lines: 316 (10 min walk)

Metro

Bellas Artes • Lines: L1 (7 min walk)
Colegio de Ingenieros • Lines: L1 (9 min walk)