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AHHAA Science Centre

Tartu
10th October 2024
Biology Mathematics Technology Estonia

Hands-on maths? That’s the aim of the AHHAA Science Centre in Estonia. If you thought formulas and equations were boring and dry, you should definitely not miss the ‘Aha, Cubed’ exhibition when you visit the Science Centre. There is plenty for young science fans to discover here: How does a monkey calculator work, what can you actually fit into a cubic metre and what can we learn from Pythagoras’ theorem? AHHAA is particularly aimed at young families. In the “Hall of Nature”, you can watch forest ants at work. In the “Hall of Technology”, the brave at heart can aim high: ride a bike on a tightrope stretched in the air or complete an astronaut training course.

AHHAA Science Centre website: https://ahhaa.ee/en

Photo: There is a lot to discover at AHHAA. Credits: AHHAA

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