The Konya Science Center, known as Turkey's first science center established with the support of TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey), was opened in April 2014. Located in the Selçuklu district of Konya, the science center boasts 235 exhibition units. Its main objective is to ignite scientific curiosity and foster a desire for learning among its visitors, while also being easily accessible for reach.
The Konya Science Center was brought to life with the support of TUBITAK to promote and showcase technology and science. It has received support from numerous institutions and organizations. The Science Center hosts various events and projects to fulfill its mission.
The Konya Science Center, which is one of the significant examples of green buildings in Turkey, is a functional structure comprising various facilities. It includes a planetarium, laboratory, thematic exhibitions, observation and lookout tower, outdoor exhibitions, conference hall, library, and laboratory. These features make it a noteworthy and environmentally friendly building in the country.
Moreover, the Science Center aims to foster individuals who have a passion for science, utilize it as a guiding force in their daily lives, and are willing to produce innovative scientific studies. Each year, the Science Center strives to improve itself in this direction and has hosted numerous science festivals to bring these objectives to fruition.
The Science Center, which contains various activity areas, offers events and observation opportunities under different themes. Each year, the center organizes a festival with diverse content. The section known as the planetarium, also referred to as the "Gezegen evi," functions as a show theater. Using artificial projections, it presents captivating visuals about the sun, stars, planets, and even other celestial bodies, providing visitors with a unique experience. This sky simulation is designed to closely resemble reality and offers an effective presentation, making visitors feel like they are sitting under the actual night sky.
This 100-person capacity hall hosts various events at different times. Additionally, the Science Center houses laboratories and workshops aimed at nurturing innovative and research-oriented individuals with a passion for science. These laboratories and workshops cater to curious young inventors and encompass a wide range of themes, including physics laboratory, life laboratory, design workshop, mathematics and technology laboratory, waste recycling laboratory, fundamental steps laboratory, and the laboratory named after Professor Dr. Aziz Sancar, offering a diverse array of opportunities for exploration and learning.
