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Stepping back in time, let’s explore Estação Ciência. Imagine Sao Paulo in 1987. This year marked the birth of Estação Ciência, thanks to the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico. Originally situated in Lapa, in a repurposed factory, Estação Ciência became part of the University of Sao Paulo in 1990. The building stands near the Lapa bus terminal, the Shopping Center Lapa, and the Lapa train station. Estação Ciência aimed to make science fun and accessible. Over 400,000 visitors explored its exhibits in 2006 alone. The museum showcased the wonders of physics, biology, astronomy, mathematics, meteorology, geography, urbanism, and geology, connecting these fields to everyday life. It wasn’t just about exhibits. Estação Ciência also hosted teacher training courses, conferences, fairs, and more, promoting scientific awareness. Imagine school children’s excitement as they interacted with innovative displays, bringing science to life. Estação Ciência moved away from traditional classroom learning, creating a unique non-formal learning environment. This approach connected children with science in a way that resonated with their daily lives. The museum’s efforts earned it prestigious awards, including the José Reis de Divulgação Científica and the Premio Latino-Americano de Popularização de la Ciencia y la Tecnologia – RedPOP/Unesco. Sadly, the original Estação Ciência building closed its doors in 2013 for planned renovations. Despite being a listed building, protected by the Conselho Municipal de Preservação do Património Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental da Cidade de São Paulo since 2009, it never reopened. Financial constraints led to the building’s return to the Sao Paulo government in 2016. The exhibits found new homes at other USP locations, like Parque CienTec and the Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades. Estação Ciência may have changed locations, but its legacy of bringing science to life continues to inspire.

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