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Science Centre AHHAA
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Science Centre AHHAA
Established1 September 1997 (1997-09-01)
LocationTartu
TypeScience museum
FounderCity of Tartu and the University of Tartu
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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Exposition of illusions in AHHAA

Science Centre AHHAA (Estonian: Teaduskeskus AHHAA) is a science centre located in Tartu, Estonia, and is currently the largest science centre in the Baltic states. AHHAA was established to promote science and technology using interactive exhibits.

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Since 7 May 2011, Science Centre AHHAA has been in the building located in the centre of Tartu.

History

AHHAA was established as a project of the University of Tartu on 1 September 1997. Since 12.03.2004, it has operated as a foundation constituted by the city of Tartu and the University of Tartu. [1] The activities of the Science Centre AHHAA Foundation are coordinated by a committee composed of Katrin Pihor, Hannes Astok, Aune Valk, Reno Laidre, Jaanika Anderson and Sulev Valner. Additionally, the practical aspects of the activities of the foundation are appraised by a science committee composed of experts consisting of Jaan Kikas, Peeter Saari, Jaak Jaaniste, Mart Noorma, Arko Olesk, Toivo Maimets, Priit Põdra and Margit Timakov. AHHAA is governed by the board consisting of two members. Tiiu Sild was the head of the board until 2012. She was followed by Andres Juur (head of board since 2012). The second board member is Pilvi Kolk (member of board since 2005).

In 2008, the AHHAA 4D Adventure Cinema opened in the Lõunakeskus shopping centre located in Tartu (the cinema was closed at the end of 2017). In 2009, a branch office of Science Centre AHHAA opened in Tallinn at the Freedom Square (the Tallinn branch was closed at the end of 2013). On 7 May 2011, Science Centre AHHAA in Tartu opened the doors of its new, 11,156 m2 building engineered by architects Vilen Künnapu and Ain Padrik.

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A plasma globe

Planetarium

Science Centre AHHAA houses a fully spherical hybrid planetarium (which means there is a possibility to show the skies with optical and digital projection, which can be displayed separately or together).

The planetarium design includes a glass floor which allows the projection images to extend under the floor. [2]

General

The AHHAA Planetarium belongs to two organisations:

4D Adventure Cinema

Science Centre AHHAA had a 4D Adventure Cinema, located in the Lõunakeskus shopping centre on the southern edge of Tartu. The cinema was open from 18 July 2008 to 31 December 2017 [3]

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"Bubble Tower"

Events

The Science Centre AHHAA Foundation regularly organizes special events. Some of the most notable events are listed below:

International representation

The Science Centre AHHAA Foundation participates in science festivals and fairs both in Estonia and abroad, its main choice being the science theatre shows and various workshops. During the past few years Festival della Scienza and Perugia Science Fest [5] in Italy, Korea Science Festival [6] in South Korea, Moscow Science Festival [7] in Russia, Science Picnic in Poland and Science Festival Belgrade [8] in Serbia have been among the few places where Science Centre AHHAA has been represented.

Acknowledgements

Science Centre AHHAA has been awarded with numerous prizes both for the building as well as for its intellectual achievements.

Donors and sponsors

The activities of the Science Centre AHHAA Foundation are in co-operation with:

See also

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