How to visit and what to see in Space City (Toulouse): schedules, ticket prices

Apart from the cultural heritage of its historic center, or for the great atmosphere as the third university city in France, Toulouse, in the region of Occitania, South of France, is also known as the Science City.

If its history has been linked to the development of the aeronautical industry since the end of the 19th century, it is currently known throughout the world for being the headquarters of the European company Airbus.

In fact, it is in Toulouse where said aeronautical company manufactures commercial models such as its current banner, the impressive A380.

As a reflection of this aeronautical tradition, it should not surprise you that one of the attractions that you have the possibility of visiting in your visit of Toulouse Be the Space city, Theme Park located on the outskirts of the city.

Inaugurated in 1985, the Toulouse Space City It receives about 275.000 visitors a year.

What to see when visiting the Space City

During your visit of Space City You will see various exhibition areas, both in pavilions and in the open-air gardens, where authentic spaceships.

and you also have audiovisual shows that take place in spaces known as Planetary y Stellar.

Without a doubt, the first attraction of your visit of Space City is, not only to see imposing spaceships such as rocket Ariane 5, but also to be able to enter them.

On this visit you will be able to learn about the most curious aspects of the daily life of astronauts who have inhabited them.

That is the case of the tour that you can take inside soviet station Mir.

Or even the possibility of sitting like another crew member in the incredibly narrow interior of the capsule Soyuz first generation, used by the Russians in the space adventure developed since 1967.

One of the characteristics of this park is the great interactivity and didactic sense of the exhibitions in its different thematic areas, which undoubtedly makes it a very suitable visit for families.

For example, in the area dedicated to the moon You can make a simulation of the low gravity that you find when moving around its surface.

Or for his part in Mars You can feel the force of the wind that is usual on that planet, compared to how we feel it on the earth.

Other thematic zones are those dedicated to the stars or astronomy.

During my visit to this theme park I coincided temporary exhibition on Mars with information related to the exploration of this planet.

It also included various mockups, highlighting the actual size of the Curiosity, vehicle rover that was moving across its surface.

During your visit of Space City you can also see up to three movies IMAX 45 minutes each.

And it is also worth noting that in this park you will find all the information panels and posters translated into Spanish.

Visiting hours of the Toulouse Space City

The Toulouse Space City visiting hours They depend on the time of year and the days of the week.

Thus, during the summer the hours are from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m., with night sessions on Thursdays in July and August when the park closes at 23 p.m.

And in the winter season, from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m., also closing on Mondays and throughout the month of January.

Here you can consult the City of Space schedules in detail.

Space City ticket prices in Toulouse

The Space City ticket prices They are currently from 16 euros for adults, with various discount options and different prices depending on the season.

Here you can check the various ticket price options for visit Toulouse Space City.