CURAKNOW turns Willemstad into an open-air lab

For two years, CURAKNOW turns Willemstad into an open-air lab, with a free Science Festival, a Digital Scavenger Hunt, and scientists and researchers popping up in classrooms across the island, as part of “Curaçao Island of Knowledge”.

Europe’s Science Festival, for the first time in Curaçao!

On 25 September, Riffort Village and the Renaissance Mall will fill with pop-up labs, experiments, demonstrations, interactive experiences, and science talks.

Scientists and researchers trade the lecture hall for the street, and everyone is invited, free of charge.

Build. Tinker. Experiment. Ask questions. Discover something new.

All ages welcome.

Join the “Mad Scientist” Science Fair: Imagine it – Make it – Test it – Show it!

Schools and students are invited to take part in the Mad Scientist Science Fair and see Curaçao through the eyes of a scientist.

Choose one of three challenges: Power Up, Trash to Treasure, or the Coconut Challenge. Create a simple experiment, prototype, or solution and show us: could it work in Curaçao?

Enter and present your project at the Science Festival on 25 September, compete for prizes for your class, and receive giveaways for participating students.

Are you a scientist or researcher with a connection to Curaçao? Join the Science Squad!

Become a member of the Science Squad and bring your research into the classroom. We are looking for researchers who are excited to meet young people and willing to invest an hour of their time to share what they know and show students what science and research look like in real life.

Schools can sign up for a school visit by a scientist or researcher from the Science Squad between 19 October and 11 December 2026.

Crack the science code: join the Sci-Venture Digital Scavenger Hunt

Science is hiding all around Willemstad. Scan the code, solve the challenge, and win prizes at the finale!

Take part in the CURAKNOW Digital Scavenger Hunt, starting in Otrobanda and ending at the Science Festival at the Renaissance Mall and Riffort Village.

Scan the clues, solve challenges, discover the science behind everyday places, and make your way to the finale. Complete the quest and you could win prizes.