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The Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela - Carsoscópio (Living Science Center of Alviela) is an interactive space for scientific and technological dissemination, integrated in the Network of Living Science Centers - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture. Recently founded as a non-profit scientific and technical association, the Alviela Living Science Center has as founding members the Ciência Viva - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, the Alcanena City Council, the Leiria Polytechnic Institute and the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, IP.

 

 

This structure, located in the complex of the springs of Alviela, intends to valuing the immense natural heritage of the source of Alviela river and surrounding area, simultaneously functioning as a strategic resource for scientific dissemination and environmental education. In addition to the interactive exhibit, it acts as a promoter of temporary exhibitions, scientific events and ludic-pedagogical activities indoors and outdoors, offering to the visitors the most diversified experiences of harmonious communion between Science, Technology and Nature. Its valences also include support for scientific, technological and speleological exploration, as well as support for training and reception.

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  • Carsoscópio (Karstoscope)

  • The Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela - Carsoscópio (Living Science Center of Alviela) is an interactive space for scientific and technological dissemination, integrated in the Network of Living Science Centers - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture. Recently founded as a non-profit scientific and technical association, the Alviela Living Science Center has as founding members the Ciência Viva - National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, the Alcanena City Council, the Leiria Polytechnic Institute and the Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, IP.

     

     

    This structure, located in the complex of the springs of Alviela, intends to valuing the immense natural heritage of the source of Alviela river and surrounding area, simultaneously functioning as a strategic resource for scientific dissemination and environmental education. In addition to the interactive exhibit, it acts as a promoter of temporary exhibitions, scientific events and ludic-pedagogical activities indoors and outdoors, offering to the visitors the most diversified experiences of harmonious communion between Science, Technology and Nature. Its valences also include support for scientific, technological and speleological exploration, as well as support for training and reception.

  • Lisboa e Vale do Tejo

  • Alcanena

  • Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Nature Park

  • Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela

  • Yes.

  • Coming from: 

    - Lisbon or OPorto - A1 exit Torres Novas/Abrantes; exit Alcanena/Minde; follow towards Alcanena; follow signage Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela-Carsoscópio.

    - other directions - follow signs Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela - Carsoscópio.

     

    Free parking available in the vicinity.

    GPS: 39.445424, -8.709893

  • Multi-purpose Centre

  • Store

    Reception of visitors | information office

    Exhibition | interpretation space of natural and cultural values

  • Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela - CARSOSCÓPIO

    Praia Fluvial dos Olhos d'Água do Alviela

    Louriceira

    2380-450 Alcanena

    Telephone: (00351) 249 881 805

    SITE

  • Gratuito para crianças até aos 5 anos. Bilhete individual de 4,50€ (Adultos) e 2,50 € (Estudantes e Séniores). Bilhete de família (2 adultos com filhos até 17 anos) € 10,50. Condições especiais para grupos (mínimo 10 pessoas): Grupo de crianças (pré-escolar) - 1€/pessoa; Grupo de estudantes - 2€/pessoa; Grupo de adultos - 3,50€/pessoa; Grupo sénior - 2€; Educadores, professores Grátis.

  • Tuesday to Sunday – from 10 am to 6 pm. May to October also weekends: 11 am to 7 pm.

  • Closes on Mondays and between October and May also closes on weekends.

  • Yes

  • Prepared for people with reduced mobility in 3 of their rooms and has adapted toilet.

  • On hot days take your swimming suit and cool off in the freshly sprouted waters of the Alviela spring.