Water Pavilion closes for works and reopens in October 2017

The Water Pavilion closed to the public on November 26, 2016 for rehabilitation works. Architect Alexandre Burmester will be in charge of the upcoming project. The exhibition area will be redesigned for new and modern contents. 

The new pavilion design and structure will feature interactive modules, with na expanded exhibition area, a multiuse room and an elevator. The work is budgeted at approximately 745 thousand euros.

Since 2002, the Water Pavilion has received over 450,000 visitors, an average of 30,000 per year. The expectation is to double the number of visits after reopening to the public.

The reopening of the building is scheduled for October next year.