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The industrial building of Techmania in PlzeňJoiZif · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Plzeň

Techmania, the hands-on science museum

Science museum · 3 h · 280 CZK · closed Monday

InformationFrom Kč280 person
From
Kč280 person
Duration
3 h
Season
All year · Tuesday to Sunday
Who it's for
Families; children from about age 4

A science centre in the old halls of the Škoda factory: interactive exhibitions, experiments, optical illusions and science shows where children touch, try and get wet. It is the plan for a rainy day or to make up for a morning at the brewery with the children. Closed on Mondays. It is outside the centre, at U Planetária 1: go by tram or city bus.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The restaurant's dining room, with yellow chairs and large windows© Hotel CentralWith views of Republic Square

Hotel Central restaurant

Restaurant · Plzeň · €€€€

What to order: ask about the house seasonal menu.

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Hospoda Na Spilce

Restaurant · Plzeň · €€€€

What to order: a Czech dish with an unfiltered Pilsner Urquell, after the brewery tour.

Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 22:00; Sunday until 20:00

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