Kid-friendly science and technology museum with plenty of interactive exhibits and gadgetry to delight children from 6 to 16 years of age. There are playgrounds and climbing walls as well as more thoughtful exhibitions meant to teach younger minds about paleontology, astronomy, geology and more. The in-house cafe serves light meals and there's a handy gift shop on the premises.
Muzeiko
Sofia
Transportation
- metro: GM Dimitrov
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