Energy Museum
The Energy Museum is a space dedicated to providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the principles of electricity and its applications, as well as efficient methods for saving energy, through a variety of experiments that underpin the concepts of physics, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics, sustainability and different types of electricity generation. It is a true space for the development of science in an interactive and playful way, where the environments have been designed to provide interactivity as the main element for visitors.
The facilities include interactive equipment and projection mapping that explore the history of electricity and its principles, and the Maker Space", created to encourage student learning through creativity and problem-solving using robotics and active methodologies. All this content is available free of charge to students and other visitors.
It is aimed at children and teenagers and offers a variety of experiences and activities addressing the theme of energy from the human perception of its existence to the present day, with a focus on concepts such as sustainability, environmental preservation and energy efficiency.
We look forward to seeing you at the Energy Museum, a place dedicated to knowledge and the exploration of science in an interactive way!
Address: Praça Ramos de Queirós, 01 - Historic Center
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8am to 5:30pm. Visits can take place in conjunction with schools.
- Saturdays: 8am to 5pm.
Duration: the guided tour with a monitor lasts around 1.30 hours and the workshops with recyclable materials, lego and robotics resources and programming in the "maker" space another 1.30 hours. The visit can be booked for just one of the spaces or for both spaces in sequence.
Capacity: 50 visitors per time slot if it's just the guided tour, for the maker 40 visitors.
Contact:
aulasenergiacoelba@neoenergia.com
IMPORTANT!
To visit the museum you need to book in advance.
Download the TERMS OF USE OF IMAGE below and bring it with you on the day of your visit, filled in and signed by your guardian.
- Authorization to use image, name and voice - minor
- Authorization to use image, name and voice - adult
Social action: all private school students must bring 1 kg of non-perishable food which will be donated to charitable institutions.
GENERAL PUBLIC - SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT
(71) 99692.0224
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Here's some of what you'll find in the Museum
History of Electricity Panel
An interactive panel summarizing the use of energy from prehistoric times to the present day.
Magnetism
Explore experiments such as the Magnetic Pyramid, the Chaotic Pendulum and the Magnetic Field with a Perpendicular Wire. These practical activities cover concepts related to magnetism, the area of physics that studies phenomena linked to the properties of substances that have a magnetic force, such as magnets and some metals.
Electromagnetism
Discover the Jumping Ring, the Tesla Coil, the Super Electromagnet and the Playful Electromagnet. These experiments explore concepts related to electromagnetism, a branch of physics that studies the magnetic and electrical properties of matter and the relationships established between these properties.
Electricity Generation
Learn about experiments such as the Bicycle Generator, Energy Paths and the Mini-Generator, which demonstrate how electricity is obtained by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources
We present experiments that simulate the generation of electricity using renewable sources such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power. You can explore simulators of solar photovoltaic generation systems, wind generation and virtual models that show how electricity is obtained from different renewable sources.
Optics
Get to know the Optical Box and the Optical Fiber, experiments that present the phenomena related to light, such as refraction, reflection, diffraction, dispersion and image formation.
Energy Efficiency
interact with the Efficient House, which explains how household appliances work and provides tips on how to use them correctly, reducing electricity consumption in homes.
Virtual Model
Simulate the generation of electricity in different power plants (wind, solar and hydroelectric), allowing a detailed analysis of the basic structures of each type of plant. In addition, you will learn concepts about the safe use of energy, as well as saving tips.
In Energy Paths , you'll discover the path that energy takes, from the generating source to reaching homes, rural areas and industries.
Maker Space
The workshops are a unique opportunity for learning and development, with activities that offer participants the chance to explore topics such as energy generation, conscious consumption and energy efficiency in a practical and challenging way and value the role of students, encouraging the acquisition of essential educational skills such as communication, creativity, scientific thinking and collective collaboration.
