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Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre - Ciência Viva Centre
Opening Times & Prices
Opening Times
01 November - 31 March
Tuesday - Saturday | holidays : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed: Monday, Sunday, 1 January and 25 December
01 April - 31 October
Monday - Sunday | holidays : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Last admission 60 minutes before closing time.
The management reserves the right to close the establishment, according to the weather conditions.
WARNING
Following the Meteorological Warning 034/2026, issued by the Portuguese Institute of the Ocean and Atmosphere, in the orange color category, for the period between 05:00 pm on 18/03/2026 and 05:00 pm on 19/03/2026, it is informed that the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre - Ciência Viva Centre is closed for security reasons on 19/03/2026.
Guided Tours
By appointment, with a minimum of 72 hours in advance.
Tour duration: 60 minutes.
Prices
Full Ticket
Child (0 - 6 ) : Free
Junior (7 - 14 ) : € 5.00
Adult (15 - 64 ) : € 10.00
Senior ( > 65 ): € 5.00
Family (2 adults and children up to 14 years of age) : € 20.00
Resident of the Azores* : Free
Person with disability** : Free
Ciência Viva Centre Card (2 adults and integrated children)*** : Free
*Upon presentation of the Citizen Card.
**Or noticeable impairment legally recognized.
***Upon presentation of the Ciência Viva Centre Card.
Children up to 12 years of age must be accompanied by an individual of legal age during the visit.