OPENING

SUPERCREATURES! Powered by Nature

24th October 2025 | 6.30pm > 9.00pm

Eyes with thousands of lenses, arms that can taste flavours, pincers with titanic strength, bodies that change colour, internal compasses... It sounds like science fiction, but these are the ‘superpowers’ of animals that live much closer than you might imagine: in the forests, rivers, beaches and even cities of Portugal.

SUPERCREATURES! Powered by Nature reveals the science behind these animal ‘superpowers’, shaped by millions of years of evolution. An invitation to discover the natural world and the extraordinary species that inhabit it.

Are you ready? The SUPERCREATURES adventure starts now...

PROGRAMME

Atrium

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Small actions, big impacts
Want to do more to protect SUPERCREATURES? Learn about citizen science projects in Portugal that bring citizens and researchers together to preserve our species.
Fauna in focus
What conservation projects exist in Portugal? Want to find out more? Talk directly to some of the research teams working to protect biodiversity in our country.
Fly like an eagle
The world looks different to every animal. In this virtual reality experience you can see the world through the eyes of a Bonelli's eagle.
Tiny creatures
It doesn't take much to create animals with superpowers! All you need is paper and pencils for little explorers to let their imagination run wild. Transform yourself into a tiny creature!

6.30pm - 7.15pm

Flavours of nature
Sweet or savoury, we have delicious treats for all tastes. Try animal-shaped biscuits, or venture into snacks made from insects.

6.40pm - 6.45pm

Shift happens
Carla Lourenço, CORDAP

6.45pm - 7.00pm

Welcome session, with the presence of Martin Pohl, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Portugal. Interventions by:

Rosalia Vargas, President of Ciência Viva;

Kateřina Chábová, Director of Public and International Relations at Techmania Science Center;

Vladimir Kroc, Deputy Governor for Education and Sport in Pilsen, Czech Republic;

Jaroslava Havlickova, Administrative Director of the Education Department in Pilsen, Czech Republic;

Helena Canhão, Secretary of State for Science and Innovation.

Paco, our robotic pet dog, will also be here to welcome you!

Exhibition Hall

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Opening of doors and free admission to the exhibition
SUPERCREATURES! Powered by Nature is full of secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come discover them!

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