Science Center Classics
Beloved interactive science experiments
Beloved interactive science experiments that delight every generation!
Science Center Classics brings together the most iconic, unforgettable hands-on physics and sensory exhibits from more than three decades of discovery. Ride a bicycle high across a wire, step inside a giant shimmering soap bubble, and test your reaction speeds against friends and family.
Exhibition Highlights
- The iconic High-Wire Bicycle suspended six meters above the arena floor
- Giant walk-in soap bubble cylinder that envelops visitors in shimmering film
- Acoustic parabolic whisper dishes transmitting whispers over 30 meters
- Rotating angular momentum platform demonstrating gyroscopic precession
Hands-on Discovery Stations
Timeless experiments that have inspired millions of visitors since 1989:
The High-Wire Bicycle
Pedal safely along a narrow steel cable high above the hall. A 120-kg counterweight keeps your center of mass reliably below the cable.
Giant Soap Bubble
Pull a circular hoop slowly upward from a specially formulated soapy solution to encase yourself in a dazzling cylindrical bubble film.
Parabolic Whisper Dishes
Speak into the focal ring of a concave dish and have your quiet whisper heard clearly by a friend across the hall.
Reaction Time Light Wall
Tap illuminated buttons as fast as they flash to measure your neural processing speed down to the millisecond.
Scientific Principles & Phenomena
Covers core classical physics: torque and center of mass equilibrium, acoustic reflection geometry, minimal surface tension geometry, and neuro-motor reaction pathways.
Every experiment isolates a fundamental law of physics. Why does a soap film form a perfect cylinder before closing into a sphere? Because liquid molecules naturally seek minimal surface area to reduce surface energy. Why can a whisper travel across a crowded hall between two parabolic reflectors? Because all parallel rays striking a parabola converge at its geometric focus.
Did you know?
The High-Wire Bicycle has carried over two million riders since 1989 with a 100% spotless safety record. Because physics lowers the center of mass well below the wire, tipping over is physically impossible!
Exhibit Highlights & History
These iconic exhibits have entertained and enlightened millions of visitors since Heureka opened its doors in 1989. Many were custom-designed in Heureka’s own prototyping workshop.
Other exhibitions at Science Center
NEW EXHIBITION
The Evolution of Dinosaurs
Meet dinosaurs from across the ages
Dinosaurs are part of the great story of evolution on Earth. The exhibition takes you on a fascinating adventure through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Our Journey in Space
Explore the mysteries of our solar system and beyond
What is it like to be an astronaut? How does weightlessness feel, and what does Earth look like from lunar orbit? Discover human space exploration.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Play and Explore
The Idea Workshop for young inventors
Design, build, test, and improve! In the Idea Workshop you can build wind-powered vehicles, mechanical contraptions, and chain reactions.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Water – The Stream of Life
The journey and power of water on our planet
Explore hydroelectric dams, water currents, ocean ecosystems, and the importance of clean water for global biodiversity.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Main Exhibition Area
The vibrant core of discovery at Science Center
Over 200 interactive science installations spanning physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and human senses.
DAILY PRESENTATIONS
Science on a Sphere
NOAA animated global projection globe
A room-sized spherical projection system developed by NOAA that displays planetary data, atmospheric flows, ocean currents, and climate models.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Artificial Intelligence – Me, Myself & AI
Understand how algorithms think and create
How do neural networks learn? Can machines recognize your facial emotions or paint art? Explore the ethics and mechanics of artificial intelligence.
OUTDOOR PARK
Exhibitions Outdoors – Science Park Galilei
Science Park Galilei alongside Keravanjoki river
Experience outdoor physics, giant sound mirrors, water locks, and botanical rock gardens in the picturesque Science Park Galilei alongside Keravanjoki river.