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Start your journey into SPACE!

Welcome to the FUTURE?
Costruiamolo insieme.

The journey into space begins here.

Forget the usual museum: SPARKme Space Academy It is the first scientific center in Italy entirely dedicated to space, a place where students, teachers, and enthusiasts can experience science in an immersive, interactive, and surprising way.
In our new headquarters, a former factory transformed into a futuristic cultural center by over 4,000 m2, you will be able to explore innovative EXHIBITIONS, PLANETARY, CINEMA 3D e 5D, Robotics LABORATORIES, Mechatronics and Coding, as well as a large outdoor park with multimedia installations and a drone flight area.
We collaborate with ESA, ASI, INAF and INFN and we welcome thousands of students every year with the aim of igniting a passion for STEAM and inspiring the Next Generation to look beyond the horizon.
From 2026 you will be able to discover two extraordinary exhibition itineraries:
Time Machines, la INAF exhibition which tells the evolution of the observation of the Cosmos from the first telescopes to modern space telescopes, and
Space Machines, an exciting journey through scale models of rockets and aircraft that have marked the history of human exploration.

Get ready for an experience that will spark your curiosity.

SCHOOLS SPECIAL

School Students • € 25,00

Accompanying teachers FREE

One (1) teacher for every fifteen (15) students

Extra teaching • € 25,00

Disabled person + companion FREE

Book your visit

+39 389 2689854

SPARKME SPACE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL VISIT

Embark on a fascinating interstellar journey led by a cosmologist who will transform every moment into an unparalleled emotional experience. From an epic departure from Earth, you'll catapult yourself to the Moon, revealing secrets still hidden in infinite space. In the immersive planetarium, an extraordinary show awaits you, a dance of celestial mysteries capable of capturing your imagination. The journey continues to the International Space Station, where you can discover the daily lives of astronauts and observe Earth from a completely new perspective. On Mars you will program robomars, the rover NASA, for a special mission among the sand and rocks of the red planet. To make everything even more immersive, there is the MOVIE, at the first “cinesfera” 5D, which will transport you to the heart of an exciting virtual journey. The tour ends in the Martian greenhouse, where you'll explore technologies that could allow humanity to grow food and generate oxygen on Mars. An experience that combines science, discovery, and wonder, perfect for those who want to experience space... with their feet on the ground and their minds in the stars.

Guided Tour of the Sassi of Matera

Immerse yourself in the enchanting magic of the Sassi di Matera With a guided tour that will transform your half-day into an extraordinary journey into the heart of the city. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore the ancient neighborhoods, admiring caves carved into the limestone rock and uncovering the secrets of the evocative Sasso Barisano.
The starting point is the lively Piazza Matteotti, where an adventure through the historic center begins. Your guide will lead you to discover the majestic Church of San Francesco d'Assisi, introducing you to a unique cultural heritage.
You'll continue your journey through a fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and picturesque alleys, enjoying breathtaking views of the city. Your next destination is the extraordinary rock-hewn Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, a treasure trove that recounts Matera's culture and tradition in every detail.
The experience will culminate with a visit to an authentic Matera cave house, a true testament to local life. Along the way, you'll cross the evocative Via Madonna delle Virtù and reach “Pert P’stèl” (Porta Pistola), where you'll conclude this culturally immersive adventure. Be enchanted by Matera's timeless beauty on a tour that will leave an indelible mark on your memory.