Blue Water Garden

Hidrodoe is an interactive science centre about water in Herentals, Belgium. It was founded as an initiative of Pidpa, a Flemish water company, in 2003. The science centre aims to teach young and old about water in a playful and interactive way by using all senses. The main goal of the science centre is to inform visitors about the value of water in our world, in many different ways. From the economical, historical or cultural value to the chemical and physical value. To promote the drinking of tap water and to give the visitor a warm welcome in a sustainable manner.

NorthernLight developed the permanent exhibition for Hidrodoe. It was our goal to promote lifelong learning for everyone through a fascinating experiences and instructive programs. Visitors can discover more than 150 interactive experiments and learn about the value of water while playing. In the exhibition visitors encounter an irresistible banquet of exciting play and discovery. They can shoot a hydrogen rocket sky high, experiment with a hydro plant and discover Hydro-electric power, cycle until the water boils and feel how much energy this takes, play water soccer by using the power of water, step inside a giant soap bubble, sit on an ancient Roman toilet, find out about water on earth and see how it can be good and bad, make a huge whirlpool, lift a car with hydraulic power and so on.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, NorthernLight designed the outdoor Blue Water Garden that is directly linked to the indoor exhibition. The garden consists of a unique sequence of interactive exhibits that offer visitors great fun. But beware, there might be a risk of getting wet!