L'ideatorio

L’ideatorio of the Università della Svizzera italiana is a place where people can engage with science through hands-on exploration and fun. It offers activities for both adults and children, encouraging them to think, play, and discover.

The Cadro venue is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (2:00–6:00 pm) and features:

• An interactive exhibition on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• An astronomical planetarium with a variety of live-narrated shows
• Atelier (maker space): a creative environment for experimenting and building, with activities that change regularly
• An exploration area: a place to investigate the world through microscopes
• Performances and readings according to the event schedule

L’ideatorio also offers cultural evenings, courses for adults, workshops, science holiday camps, and educational projects for schools, all guided by one great protagonist: curiosity.

L’ideatorio is the science communication and public engagement service of the Università della Svizzera italiana. It serves as the regional branch of Science et Cité Foundation, a competence center of the Swiss Academy of Sciences, and collaborates on selected projects with the School Institute of the City of Lugano.

Opening

• From 12.09.2026 to 20.12.2026
• From 09.01.2027 to 26.03.2027
• From 03.04.2027 to 06.06.2027

Accessibility Services

This cultural/tourist point of interest took part in the digital data mapping project on accessibility by Pro Infirmis. The project was carried out with the collaboration and support of Ticino Turismo, the four regional tourist organisations and the Department of Education, Culture and Sport.

All information on the accessibility of the partner in question can be found on the following page.