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La Domus, formerly known as Casa del Hombre, is a scientific museum situated on the seafront of the city of La Coruña in Galicia, Spain. This museum is the first interactive museum that globally and monographically deals with the human being. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the human species in an interactive and interdisciplinary way.

Inauguration and Affiliation of La Domus

La Domus was inaugurated on April 7, 1995, and is part of the municipal institution Museos Científicos Coruñeses. This institution also includes the Casa de las Ciencias and the Aquarium Finisterrae. These three museums together offer a comprehensive scientific experience for visitors.

Exhibition Space and Interactivity at La Domus

La Domus boasts 1500 m² of space dedicated to exhibitions, which are distributed in almost 200 modules. The majority of these are interactive, requiring visitors to activate some mechanism to understand their contents. This interactive nature of the exhibits makes the museum a dynamic and engaging place to learn about the human species.

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ESCasa do Home
ITCasa del Hombre
ENScience museum in A Coruña, Spain
ENDomus-House of Man (La Coruña)

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#2 Science & Technology in A Coruña #2 Nature & Natural History in Galicia #2 Science & Technology in Galicia #1 Children's museums in Galicia #24 Nature & Natural History in Spain #7 Science & Technology in Spain #1 Children's museums in Spain #97 Nature & Natural History in Europe #87 Science & Technology in Europe #21 Children's museums in Europe

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Domus Museum
Rúa Ángel Rebollo 91
15002 A Coruña

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Opening hours

WINTER (January and February)
From Monday to Friday: from 10 am to 6 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: from 11 am to 7 pm
January 1 and 6: closed
SPRING (from March to June)
From Monday to Sunday: from 10 am to 7 pm
SUMMER (July and August)
From Monday to Sunday: from 10 am to 8 pm
AUTUMN (from September to December)
From Monday to Sunday: from 10 am to 7 pm
December 24: from 10 am to 2 pm
December 31: from 10 am to 2 pm
December 25: closed

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Admission

0 – 15€1.00
17 – 64€2.00
65+€1.00
Unemployed€1.00
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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Rúa Ángel Rebollo 91, A Coruña

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Exhibitions

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Domus Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Domus Museum, also known as the Casa del Hombre (House of Man), is an interactive science museum in A Coruña, Spain, focusing on the human body and its evolution. Visitors generally appreciate the museum's innovative approach to presenting information about human biology and genetics. The exhibits are noted for being hands-on and engaging, making complex scientific concepts accessible to people of all ages.

    Many reviewers highlight the museum's unique architectural design, created by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. The building itself, with its curved shape and glass facade, is often described as an attraction in its own right, offering beautiful views of the sea.

    The museum's interactive displays are a major draw, allowing visitors to explore various aspects of human anatomy, senses, and capabilities through experiments and games. This hands-on approach is particularly praised for making the museum enjoyable and educational for children.

    However, some visitors mention that certain exhibits may be outdated or in need of maintenance. A few reviewers also note that the information provided is sometimes only in Spanish, which can be challenging for non-Spanish speaking visitors.

    The museum's location is generally considered convenient, being part of A Coruña's museum district along with other attractions like the Aquarium Finisterrae and the Torre de Hércules.

    While most visitors find the entrance fee reasonable for the experience offered, a small number of reviews suggest that the museum could be explored relatively quickly, depending on one's level of interest in the subject matter.

    Overall, the Domus Museum is well-regarded for its interactive approach to science education, its striking architecture, and its ability to engage visitors of different ages in learning about the human body and evolution.

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