Domus (museum) facts for kids
Facade of the museum.
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| Former name | Casa del Hombre |
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| Established | April 7, 1995 |
| Location | A Coruña, Galicia, Spain |
| Type | Science museum |
| Architect | Arata Isozaki and César Portela |
The Domus is a super cool science museum located in A Coruña, a city in Galicia, Spain. It's also known by its Spanish name, "Casa del Hombre", which means "House of Man". This museum first opened its doors on April 7, 1995. It's a place where you can learn all about humans, from our bodies to our minds and how we interact with the world!
Discovering the Domus: Its Story and Design
The idea for the Domus museum came from Ramón Núñez Centella. He wanted a special place to explore human life. Two amazing architects, Arata Isozaki and César Portela, helped bring his vision to life. They designed the unique building you see today.
Building Materials and Interactive Fun
The museum building is made with strong materials. It has walls and staircases built from granite. The outside of the building is covered with 6,600 pieces of slate. This gives it a very distinct look.
Inside, the Domus has a huge space for exhibitions. There are about 1500 square meters (that's like 16,000 square feet!) filled with nearly 200 different displays. The best part? Most of these displays are interactive. This means you can touch, play, and experiment to learn new things!
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