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Interactive family science

Le Vaisseau

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A hands-on science centre designed for children and families, with interactive exhibits and an educational garden. Visitors test ideas through physical exhibits covering bodies, construction, mathematics, nature and perception.

A hands-on science centre designed for children and families, with interactive exhibits and an educational garden.

Le Vaisseau
About Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau is a dedicated science centre in Strasbourg designed specifically for children and families. Visitors explore concepts through interactive physical exhibits covering topics from biology and mathematics to construction and nature. This educational destination focuses on family science through experimentation and play, encouraging guests to test ideas within a vibrant, hands-on environment.

Exterior view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Le Vaisseau opening hours in Strasbourg

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Le Vaisseau. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Strasbourg.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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10:00-18:00
10:00-18:00
10:00-18:00
10:00-18:00
10:00-18:00
10:00-18:00
Admission and Ticket Information for Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau provides a variety of admission options for families visiting this science center in Strasbourg. Standard individual tickets are available for adults and children aged three and older, while infants under three enjoy free entry. Groups can benefit from specific family-oriented pricing, which includes a rate for four people with an additional fee for each extra person up to a party of seven.

Under 3
Free
Adult
€12.00
Child age 3+
€12.00
Visitor amenities and facilities at Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau offers a range of practical facilities designed to support a comfortable visitor experience for families and individuals. The centre provides comprehensive accessibility support including specialized parking, tactile information, and barrier-free building access, alongside family-oriented amenities such as nursing spaces and baby changing stations. Guests can also utilize convenient on-site services, including climate-controlled interiors, secure storage, a science shop, and extensive options for public transport, cycling, and vehicle parking.

Six accessible parking spaces

Available

Induction loop

Available

Braille information

Available

Single-level accessible building

Available
Family visits at Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau offers a hands-on environment for children aged two to fifteen, centered on free exploration and interactive experiments. Families can engage with scientific exhibits, organized mediations, and an outdoor garden. Further details on inclusive comfort tools and practical planning guidance are available to help organize your visit.

Recommended age: Ages 2–15

A hands-on science centre built around free exploration, experiments, animations, films and a garden.

Why families will enjoy it

  • Hands-on science exhibits
  • Scientific mediation
  • Garden
  • Inclusive comfort tools
Location of Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau is situated on Rue Philippe Dollinger in the Neudorf neighborhood of Strasbourg. This accessible setting allows families to easily integrate a visit to the science center into their exploration of the city. Being located in this part of Strasbourg makes it a convenient stop for those interested in combining hands-on learning with their broader tour of the region's cultural attractions.

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Rue Philippe Dollinger 1 bis

67100 Strasbourg

Neudorf, Grand Est, FR

Visitor information for Le Vaisseau

Plan for a visit lasting between 120 and 180 minutes to fully experience the interactive exhibits at Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg. Making a reservation in advance is recommended to ensure entry, especially during busy periods. Before traveling, please verify current operating hours and any specific entry requirements for your selected date.

Visitor information for Le Vaisseau

Educational science and discovery at Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau serves as a vibrant hands-on science center in Strasbourg, specifically designed to engage children and families through interactive play. The visitor experience centers on physical exhibits that explore diverse themes, including the human body, mathematics, construction, nature, and perception. Guests are encouraged to test ideas directly, fostering a deeper understanding of scientific concepts in an accessible environment. An educational garden complements these indoor galleries, providing a space for outdoor discovery. This unique venue offers a distinct perspective on learning, making science both meaningful and fun for all visitors.

Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
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Children playing inside a colorful indoor play space featuring modular mini-houses, scattered foam blocks, and a large green twisted climbing rope.
Permanent exhibition

The Playhouses at Le Vaisseau: Interactive Exhibition for Children

Explore physical and motor skill development through hands-on free play.

Children aged 3 to 6 can discover themed houses featuring sound-producing steps, tactile surfaces, and cog walls. This exhibition supports child-led exploration and independent movement to foster confidence and curiosity.

The Playhouses
Watercolor illustration of two children playing at an interactive water exhibit with purple pipes, floating origami boats, and flowing channels.
Permanent exhibition

The Oasis: Hands-on Water Physics Exhibition at Le Vaisseau

A permanent sensory exploration of aquatic science for all ages.

Engage with water properties through interactive stations that encourage problem-solving and play. Visitors can explore buoyancy and fluid motion in this unique, hands-on scientific environment.

The Oasis Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a girl reaching toward glowing elements through a cave opening, illuminated by prismatic rainbow light with optical prisms displayed below.
Permanent exhibition

The Cave Exhibition at Le Vaisseau: Interactive Science and Optical Illusions

Immersive educational exhibition featuring light, color, and sensory science experiments.

Explore the science of light through interactive installations that challenge visual and sound perception. Engage with trichromatic theory and collaborative light art in an environment designed for discovery and wonder.

The Cave Exhibition
Purple watercolor illustration of The Garden exhibition featuring a wooden boardwalk, xylophone, drum, and observation bee hive surrounded by lush foliage.
Permanent exhibition

The Garden Exhibition: Biodiversity and Nature Discovery at Le Vaisseau

Immersive outdoor exploration of ecology, flora, and local wildlife.

Discover a living space featuring interactive bee observation, sensory sound sculptures, and vegetable gardens. This environment encourages visitors of all ages to connect with nature through direct engagement.

The Garden Exhibition
Purple watercolor illustration of children figures at a hands-on construction exhibit, featuring ladders, scaffolding, and a wheelbarrow filled with bricks.
Permanent exhibition

The Building Site Exhibition for Children at Le Vaisseau

Interactive construction-themed learning for ages 3 to 6.

Children can don hard hats to collaborate on building projects and explore the fundamentals of architecture. The environment features hands-on stations that promote communication, problem-solving, and self-confidence through active, team-based play.

The Building Site
Purple watercolor illustration of two children exploring wooden puzzle pieces at a table in a tree-filled exhibition space.

The Forest at Le Vaisseau: Interactive Mathematics Exhibition

Hands-on geometry and logic puzzles for families.

Engage with mathematical concepts through immersive brain-teasers and spatial reasoning experiments. This exhibition encourages creative problem-solving and logical development for visitors of all ages.

The Forest
Watercolor illustration of a futuristic lunar base exhibition with purple interiors, circular windows showing Earth and stars, and silhouetted visitors exploring interactive stations.
From Oct 1, 2026

The Moon: Get Ready, Explore, Dream! Exhibition at Le Vaisseau

Interactive astronomy and space exploration learning for all ages.

Engage with three distinct zones focused on lunar habitation and science-based challenges. Discover what human life might look like beyond Earth through immersive storytelling and educational simulations.

The Moon Exhibition
Purple watercolor illustration titled 'The Fabrik' showing a woman with backpack and a child viewing a robotic arm and digital screens at an interactive exhibit.

The Factory: An Interactive Robotics and AI Exhibition at Le Vaisseau

Explore artificial intelligence and robotics through immersive hands-on experiments.

Step behind the scenes of machine logic and computer science in this sensory environment. Participants can engage with interactive stations to understand how AI influences our world.

The Factory Exhibition

History of Le Vaisseau

The origins of Le Vaisseau trace back to a 1998 exhibition that inspired the development of a permanent science centre in Alsace. Conceived as a space for experimentation rather than passive display, the centre officially opened in 2005. Its *interactive approach* allows children to explore themes such as nature, logic, and construction through hands-on play. This facility serves as a core part of the cultural landscape in Strasbourg, prioritizing shared discovery.

  • A 1998 science exhibition inspires the project

    1998Founding

    A successful Cité des sciences exhibition hosted by the département in 1998 prompted plans for a permanent hands-on science centre for children in Alsace. The project was developed around experimentation rather than display cases.

  • Le Vaisseau opens in 2005

    2005Opening

    Le Vaisseau opened in 2005 with bilingual, interactive spaces designed for children and accompanying adults. Its name and architecture frame scientific discovery as a shared journey, while changing themes keep the centre tied to current education.

  • Interactive science centre for children

    Opening

    Le Vaisseau was created by the European Collectivity of Alsace as a hands-on science centre where children explore construction, nature, the body, logic and digital themes.

Le Vaisseau: Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about parking your spaceship or wondering if Le Vaisseau is open on Mondays? We have gathered answers to your most pressing questions to ensure your visit to this Strasbourg science centre is as smooth as a well-oiled experiment.

What are the weekend opening hours for Le Vaisseau?

On weekends, including Saturday and Sunday, Le Vaisseau has opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00.

Is Le Vaisseau open on Mondays?

No, Le Vaisseau is closed on Mondays.

What are the opening hours of Le Vaisseau?

Le Vaisseau is open from Tuesday to Sunday with visiting hours from 10:00 to 18:00.

Does Le Vaisseau have special opening hours?

There are no listed special opening hours or closures available for Le Vaisseau at this time.

Visitor tips for Le Vaisseau

To ensure a smooth experience at Le Vaisseau, it is recommended to reserve your visit in advance and allow between two and three hours to explore the interactive exhibits fully. The facility provides free lockers for convenience, and families will find dedicated nursing spaces and baby changing facilities located within the toilets. Picnic areas are available in the 1000 Miettes room or on the terrace, and please note that children under ten must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 or older. Visitors arriving in Strasbourg by car can utilize the complimentary on-site parking, while those opting for public transit will find convenient bus and tram stops within walking distance of the entrance.

Visitor experience at Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau is a dedicated science center in Strasbourg that offers an interactive and educational experience designed primarily for families, children, and students. Visitors can explore various hands-on exhibits that encourage learning through play, with practical facilities like baby-changing stations and quiet nursing spaces available to support a comfortable family visit. The site is fully wheelchair accessible and includes induction loops and braille information, ensuring a welcoming environment for guests with different needs. To ensure a smooth visit, please note that children under ten must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or older, and food is limited to designated areas.

Visual Tour of Le Vaisseau

These images capture the architectural presence and atmosphere of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg. Visitors can preview the distinctive design of the facility and the engaging spaces where family science exploration comes to life. Explore these views to get a sense of the center before your next visit.

Exterior view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
Representative view of Le Vaisseau in Strasbourg.
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