Museo Elder
Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología is Las Palmas’ interactive science museum, housed in a historic harbour‑side building at Parque Santa Catalina. With hands‑on exhibits, a planetarium and a 3D cinema, it offers an accessible introduction to physics, astronomy, biology and technology for visitors of all ages.
Museo Elder de la Ciencia y la Tecnología stands on the edge of Parque Santa Catalina in Las Palmas, occupying a former harbour‑side warehouse and transforming it into one of the Canary Islands’ most engaging science centres. Its location beside the bus hub and close to the waterfront makes it an easy stop for visitors exploring the city’s northern districts.
Inside, the museum follows a simple principle: “Prohibido no tocar” — do not refrain from touching. Exhibits are designed to be handled, tested and explored, with interactive stations that cover topics ranging from mechanics and optics to biology, geology and digital technology. Children and adults move between experiments, simulators and demonstration areas, turning abstract concepts into tangible experiences.
A planetarium and 3D cinema extend the visit beyond the main exhibition floors. Regular screenings and astronomy sessions introduce the night sky, planetary motion and space exploration, while special programmes highlight major events and outreach projects. Together they add a sense of immersion to the museum’s scientific narrative.
Temporary exhibitions rotate throughout the year, often focusing on themes with a Canary Islands connection — from local contributions to space missions and telecommunications to environmental science, renewable energy and the history of innovation. This changing content keeps the museum relevant for repeat visitors and school groups.
For travellers and families based in Las Palmas, Museo Elder offers a clear, accessible way to engage with science in an urban setting: a hands‑on museum where experiments, screens and domes sit just a short walk from the harbour and city beaches.
