Valladolid Science Museum inaugurates 'STROM - Inclusive Astronomy' temporary exhibition

Today, Irene Carvajal Crusat, Councillor responsible for Education and Culture at Valladolid City Council, opened the ‘STROM – Inclusive Astronomy’ temporary exhibition at the Valladolid Science Museum – Municipal Foundation for Culture. An exhibition produced by the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), which includes tactile, auditory and audiovisual experiences relating to the Universe. The ceremony was also attended by the head of the Municipal Foundation for Culture José Ignacio de Uribe; the director of the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) Ricardo Díez Muiño; and the curator of the exhibition and member of the DIPC’s Department of Outreach and Communication Valentina Rodríguez Castro.

This exhibition, in which the Valladolid Science Museum has collaborated, offers a fascinating journey through the cosmos, from our Solar System to the known outer reaches of the Universe, where black holes, neutrinos and dark matter will be among the protagonists. Through interactive and multisensory experiences and a narrative presented in layers, visitors will get to discover not only the basic concepts of astronomy but also the most advanced research in the field of astrophysics taking place in the Basque Country.

The primary aim of this exhibition is to ensure universal access to scientific knowledge by removing physical and sensory barriers. So the route features tactile information panels with accessible fonts, QR codes providing access to audio guides for people with visual impairment, and audiovisual content with signoguides, subtitles and a magnetic induction loop.

That way, amongst other experiences, visitors will be able to explore the shapes of constellations and galaxies with their hands, listen to the Sun’s activity, or witness, through accessible visual representations, fascinating cosmic processes, such as the formation of a black hole. An initiative that allows visitors to explore the Universe from an inclusive and immersive perspective.

The ‘STROM – Inclusive Astronomy’ exhibition is in line with the accessibility values of the Valladolid Science Museum and its ‘Science with a Difference’ programme, an initiative that brings together educational and exhibition resources for people with different abilities.

The exhibition will be on display in the Museum’s Temporary Exhibition Room until 2 November 2026, and admission is included in the purchase of a combined Museum ticket. Admission will be free for those registered as ‘Friends of the Museum’.