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Everything starts with water

Water knowledge centre

Tylko w#Hydropolis

  • 7 thematic zones
  • cyclical temporary exhibitions
  • special zone for children
  • przestrzeń relaksu

Is there life in the deep sea?

Yes! The deep sea covers 60% of the Earth's surface. It is extremely dark, cold, and the pressure is unbearably high — yet life still thrives there.

What glows in the water?

That’s bioluminescence. Some bacteria, protozoa, invertebrates, and fish produce light by themselves or with the help of symbiotic bacteria.

How do coral reefs form?

Reefs are formed from the remains of corals and other organisms. They create the foundation of the reefs.

Are there dolphins in the Baltic Sea?

There have been occasional sightings of dolphins in the Baltic Sea, but the porpoise — a smaller but equally intelligent relative of the dolphin — is the species that permanently inhabits these waters.

Where do waves come from?

Waves can be caused by objects falling into the water, wind, passing ships, tectonic plate movement, underwater landslides, the release of icebergs, and earthquakes.

Why is it easier to move through air than water?

Water is 830 times denser than air — it is the densest liquid environment on Earth. Resistance in water increases rapidly with the speed of movement.

How do medicinal waters work?

Their mineral components can alter the pH of digestive juices in the stomach and intestines, replenish mineral deficiencies, and influence the body’s water and electrolyte balance.

Does water affect health?

Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy are still used today. Historically, the belief in the healing potential of hot baths dates back to the 4th century BCE, when the first Roman baths were established.

How do waterfalls form?

Victoria, Iguazu, and Niagara Falls are the result of flowing water eroding rock. This process creates rocky ledges and cascades. This type of erosion is called retrogressive erosion.

How long has Wrocław had bridges?

The first mention dates back to the year 1149 and refers to a bridge connecting Sand Island (Wyspa Piasek) with the left-bank settlement. Today, Piaskowy Bridge stands in that location. In the 16th century, the city had 30 bridges of various sizes and constructions.

How often are water molecules exchanged in the hydrosphere?

Water in the hydrosphere is exchanged approximately every 2,800 years. It is estimated that over a period of 100 years, a water molecule spends 98 years in the ocean, 20 months as ice, 2 weeks in rivers, and less than a week in the atmosphere.

Why does ice float on water?

When water changes its state to ice, it increases its volume by about 9%. As a result, ice becomes lighter (less dense) than water and stays afloat on the surface of the reservoir.

##Bathyscaphe

So far, more people have set foot on the moon than have personally admired the landscape of the Mariana Trench. Two daredevils - Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh - descended to the bottom of the Challenger Deep on 23 January 1960 in the Trieste I bathyscaphe. In Hydropolis you can enter an ideal replica of this machine and imagine what a man feels when is 11 kilometres below the surface of the ocean.

##SnowSimulator

See a blizzard from a close perspective. Snowstorms are dangerous and probably nobody would want to experience them in everyday life or in the high mountains. However, behind glass and in controlled conditions, it looks really magical, surreal. Snow simulator is one of the most often photographed attractions. When taking a picture don't forget to tag #Hydropolis #SnowSimulator on Instagram.

##FirefromSteam

A special attraction in the States of Water Zone - everyone will be able to see how steam turns into fire. This surprise will please not only the children, but also their carers! Why? Mainly because the flames don't burn, they're not hot, so they're safe and they're brilliantly posing in pictures. If you take photos, add them on Instagram and tag us with the hashtags #Hydropolis #FireFromSteam.

##WaterPrinter

The printer installed at the entrance to the building works like a curtain, parting in front of the visitors. In the spring-summer season, all visitors of the exhibition start their tour by passing through the "wall of water", more specifically through the patterns and inscriptions displayed on the water wall. Walking through without getting your shoes wet is most certainly possible! This attraction is open only in a spring-summer season when the temperatures do not drop below 0 Celsius degrees.

Mon-Fri 9:00 - 18:00

Last entry at: o 17:00

weekend and holidays:
9:00 - 19:00

Last entry at: o 18:00

Average time of a visit is 2h Number of entrances is limited

for safety reasons max 60 visitors per every half an hour

Mapa z zaznaczoną trasą do kas, a następnie Hydropolis.

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Tour in Hydropolis with an audio guide

Remember to take along the earphones!

Thanks to the use of the technology of beacons, the lector will talk about the nearby exhibits.

Additionally — in three places in the centre you will find our mascots — visible thanks to the technology of Augumented Reality.

Allow to be introduced to the most important points of the exhibition.

Listen to a fragment of our audio guide…

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Transkrypcja:

Wraki.

Szacuje się, że na dnie mórz i oceanów mogą spoczywać nawet dwa miliony wraków. Mniej więcej do miliona z nich nie dotarli jeszcze żadni badacze. Z pewnością, najbardziej znana jest historia Titanica, który podczas swojego dziewiczego rejsu natrafił na górę lodową i zatonął w nocy z 14 na 15 kwietnia 1912 roku.

…and download it to your phone before you start the visit.

Apart from gaining knowledge?

Other attractions

Interactive games

Addictive fun not only for children. Swimming with dolphins and exploring the seabed is just the beginning.

BISTRO AND CAFE

After purchasing the ticket, we invite you to our bistro or cafe for delicious coffee or sweet and savory snacks. The bistro is located on the route from the ticket office to the exhibition. The cafe is located underground, right next to the Entrance Area.

Gift shop

Looking for an idea for a gift? Get one of our educational toys for children, a souvenir from Wrocław or a Hydropolis gadget.

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Multimedia attractions

Among over 70 of them there is - a grand Earth model with a 360 degree screen of 65 metres in length. The exhibits are accompanied by over 40 scientific articles.