CoSA - Center of Science Activities
Opening weekend: October, 19 and 20 2019
Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz
Contact CoSA: +43-316/8017-9100
Press info: +43/316/8017-9213 and DW -9211
presse@museum-joanneum.at
The Graz’ Children’s Museum FRida & freD and the Natural History Museum of Universalmuseum Joanneum have jointly created the CoSA – Center of Science Activities, a science centre that stands for easily accessible, interactive and entertaining education for teenagers, on technology and science. Over almost 1,000 sq. metres on the first floor of the Natural History Museum in the Joanneum Quarter, the focus is on participation. Each area of knowledge is conveyed and designed in different ways, ranging from a ‘Cabinet of Knowledge’ about medical research, to the possibility of assuming the role of ‘Mobility Developer’. In ‘Energy and Resources’, sustainability is treated in a playful manner. A journey into the unknown of ‘Space and Deep Ocean’ stimulates visions and dreams; the ‘Maker Space’ is on offer to carry out one’s own ideas and "Science Shows" offer spectacular experiments. Over 250 sq. metres, augmented reality, at ‘AR Story-telling: Science Stories – Experience Knowledge’, shows a completely new approach to scientific and technical themes. Young programmers can apply and pass on their knowledge in the ‘Community Area’. A ‘Workshop Space’ makes it possible with guidance to solve scientific and technical tasks. The historical show mine turns into an ‘Escape Room’, in which past, present and future resources play a role.
The Science Center CoSA is thus a key building block for the future-oriented factors of research, innovation and technology in Styria, reinforcing the province as a business location for the long term.
In cooperation with AVL List, Energie Steiermark, Gesundheitsfonds Steiermark, Graz Tourismus, IV Steiermark, Kammer für Arbeiter und Angestellte für Steiermark, Magna Automotive, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG, SFL Engineering, Stölzle-Oberglas, WKO Steiermark
The Augmented Reality model project was supported by Klaus Tschira Stiftung
Downloads
- Press-release-CoSA-E-long.pdf (96 KB)
- Fact-Sheet-CoSA-E.pdf (27 KB)
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Press contact
Universalmuseum Joanneum
Marketing & Communications
Mariahilferstraße 4
8020 Graz, Austria
Mobil +43-664/8017-9214
presse@museum-joanneum.at
Downloads
- CoSA-Logo-Farbe-hoch.jpg (175 KB)
- CoSA-Logo-Farbe-quer.jpg (176 KB)