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Welios Science Center Wels

Wels, Upper Austria

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The Welios is: Austria's first Science Center on 3,000 m² a museum that invites you to touch and participate an exhibition all about natural sciences and technology an exhibition all about the topics of natural science and technology We offer: a permanent exhibition with a focus on "renewable energies" the brand new special exhibition "CRIME SCENE", which guarantees the best entertainment for little detectives welcome knowledge transfer, playful learning Children's birthdays at Welios - the party room for researchers and much more. Permanent Exhibition Energy is the topic of the future: Where will it come from? What forms and sources of alternative generation are there? The Welios Science Center is dedicated to the question of what effects alternative energy supply systems have on our daily lives. So what is behind the terms solar energy, hydropower, wind power, geothermal energy and biomass? These very questions are clarified in the permanent exhibition! 150 hands-on stations for trying out, experimenting, playing around 3,000 m² exhibition space playful awakening of interest in natural science and technology independent exploration of the exhibition after a short introductory video in the in-house cinema loving design in the form of an "energy farm" with various rooms (e.g. kitchen, bathroom, roof terrace, workshop), thereby establishing a connection to everyday life The current special exhibition "Under the Clouds": About Weather and Climate Cold May despite global warming: How is that possible? Do you want to know what weather has to do with climate? Then you are exactly right at the new special exhibition "Under the Clouds" at Welios®. Here you will learn with which instruments weather data is recorded and how weather forecasts are made. The world's oldest weather station still located in the same place is in Kremsmünster, and in Welios you can virtually walk through this historical "weather chamber". You can also find out about unusual weather phenomena! Did you know that people have already died in tornadoes in Austria? In films and at listening stations, experts answer questions about weather and climate and also explore the question of what influences are responsible for the Earth getting warmer and warmer. In keeping with the Science Center concept, you will also find some games in the special exhibition that entertainingly convey knowledge about weather and climate. Colorful holiday program with science shows that amaze "Room of Illusions" IT corner Master Builder's Square Restaurant "Dean & David" provides refreshment before or after the visit!