Full Press Pack
The press pack contains press release and high resolution pictures of the exhibition. Contact us at press@polarfoundation.org if you need more information.
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Princess Elisabeth Antarctica continues a century-old tradition of belgian science in Antarctica, featuring expeditions by Adrien de Gerlache, the signature of the Antarctic Treaty and the King Baudouin station.
Ice cores are crucial climate archives, polar geology teaches us how continents formed, and movements of polar glaciers directly impact global sea level-rise. While Antarctica might seem far away, polar sciences investigate issues that affect us all.
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica produces its own energy using solar panels and wind turbines. Electricity is distributed and managed by a computerised "smart grid". Wastewater is treated and recycled to minimize environmental impact.
Antarctic fauna and flora cope with the extreme environment. Penguins and seals are the most familiar species, but we would like to introduce you to some lesser-known or barely visible lifeforms, such as lichens and bacteria.
Getting to Antarctica is part of the adventure, whether by aircraft with station’s staff and scientists, or by ship with the equipment and supplies. Experience the journey from Belgium to Utsteinen were you will visit Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
Living in Antarctica poses challenges: getting fresh vegetables, ensuring safety and healthcare, sleeping with permanent daylight, dealing with extreme cold, taking care of waste and water supplies – and then actually getting your job done!
Everything you need to know about the exhibition: location, access, opening hours, prices. It's all here!
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Tour & Taxis
Avenue du port, 86c
B-1000 Brussels
Several services (guided tours, handicap assistance, etc.) are available upon request
| Adults (18 years +) | 13 € |
| Seniors (65 years +), People with disabilities, Groups (15 people +) | 10 € |
| Students, Teachers, Chidren and teenagers (6-17 years) | 8 € |
| Journalists with credentials, children (under 6 years) | Free |
| Families (2 parents + 2 children; 7 € per additional child) | 34 € |
| Classes. One teacher free entrance for every 15 students. | 7 € |
You need press material about the exhibition or you want to prepare a visit with your class? These resources are for you.
The press pack contains press release and high resolution pictures of the exhibition. Contact us at press@polarfoundation.org if you need more information.
A pedagogical dossier and a quizz to complement or prepare your vist to the exhibition. Contact us at edu@polarfoundation.org if you need more information.
Without these partners and suppliers, putting this exhibition together for you would not have been possible.
The International Polar Foundation would also like to thank: