Citta Della Scienza

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Citta Della Scienza is a science museum in Bagnoli, Naples, with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and a museum devoted to the human body.

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What's on here

Why go

  • Corporea’s interactive exhibits explore the human body across three floors.
  • The 3D planetarium presents the universe, stars, planets and galaxies.
  • Insetti & Co. spans six themed areas across more than 200 square metres.
  • The children’s area has sections about people, matter and nature.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

Don't miss

  • Aphel humanoid robotsThree robots debuted at Corporea, one on each floor.Corporea, one on each floor2026

Know before you go

  • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00.

What's inside

  • Corporea, an interactive human body museum across three floors and thematic zones.
  • The Sea exhibition, with aquariums and interactive displays.
  • A 3D planetarium presenting documentaries about space, astronomy and other scientific topics.
  • A children’s area for visitors up to age ten, with sections on people, matter and nature.
  • Laboratories and workshops, including La casa degli insetti, GNAM village, Fab Lab dei piccoli and Reporteen School.
  • A conference centre with multifunctional spaces and equipped outdoor areas.
  • A training centre and business innovation centre.
  • An educational garden.

Tips for your visit

  • Check which children’s area activities are available: some content has moved to make room for temporary exhibitions.
  • The complex also hosts temporary exhibitions and events on different subjects.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 50 start

    The complex’s certified incubator hosts about 50 start-ups.

    Who we are – Città della Scienza
  2. 2,000 seats

    The Congress Center has about 2,000 seats in different arrangements.

    Who we are – Città della Scienza
  3. 1,000 seats

    Newton Hall is equipped for technology and has about 1,000 seats.

    Who we are – Città della Scienza

Shorts

History

  1. 1987Vittorio Silvestrini began the science outreach project with the Futuro Remoto festival.
  2. 1992–1993Massimo Pica Ciamarra & Associati designed the complex.
  3. 1996The first phase opened to the public in Bagnoli.
  4. 2001The Science Centre opened in its final configuration.
  5. 2003The conference, advanced training and business innovation centres opened.
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  1. 4 March 2013An arson fire destroyed four of the complex’s six buildings, including the Science Centre.
  2. 2013The museum reopened in temporary buildings with exhibitions about the brain and dinosaurs.

Sources: Città della Scienza - Wikipedia · Città della Scienza · Who we are – Città della Scienza · Arrange a visit – Città della Scienza · Cité des sciences de Naples - Wikipedia · Città della scienza - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Via Coroglio, 57/104, Naples

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours at Citta Della Scienza?

It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–16:00.

What can you see at Citta Della Scienza?

The complex includes Corporea, a planetarium, the Sea exhibition, Insetti & Co., a children’s area, workshops and temporary exhibitions.

Is Citta Della Scienza suitable for children?

Its children’s area is for visitors up to age 10 and includes sections on people, matter and nature.

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