L'ideatorio

Cadro

The Ideatorio of the Università della Svizzera italiana is a place to engage with science in a fun and experimental way. It offers activities suitable for adults and children, encouraging reflection, play, and discovery.

The exhibition space of The Ideatorio in Cadro is open to the public, according to the calendar, on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Here, it features interactive scientific exhibitions, an astronomical planetarium with four different projections, and a workshop offering creative activities. Every space is designed to stimulate creativity, reflection, and collaboration among visitors, not only through its permanent offerings but also with activities, games, books, and a café and meeting area available to the public, where readings and performances are often held.

Until June 2025, “Sole. An interactive exhibition about our star” is on display in Cadro. Starting in September 2025, a new exhibition will be introduced.

The Ideatorio also offers cultural evenings, adult courses, workshops, scientific holidays, and projects for schools, all driven by one great protagonist: curiosity.

Opening

  • From 11.01.2025 to 13.04.2025
  • From 26.04.2025 to 08.06.2025
  • From 13.09.2025 to 14.12.2025

Accessibility Services

This cultural/tourist point of interest took part in the digital data mapping project on accessibility by Pro Infirmis. The project was carried out with the collaboration and support of Ticino Turismo, the four regional tourist organisations and the Department of Education, Culture and Sport.

All information on the accessibility of the partner in question can be found on the following page.

Timetable

Saturday: 14:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 14:00 – 18:00

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