Museums. Permanent installations where collections of artistic,
cultural, and scientific interest, etc. are kept, while research is carried out
on material and intellectual testimonies of a man and his social context.
Interpretation centres. These are facilities for informing and
orienting visitors of natural sites with the purpose of offering better knowledge
and enjoyment of the natural and cultural values of the same. They usually have
didactic exhibitions, audiovisual projections, information about the site where
they are located and support publications.
Documentation and research centres. Sites for research about a
specific subject.
Visitors’ centres. Reception centres for the tourists that
visit the zone, with information about the same and offer of various services (guided
visits, etc.).
Astronomic observatories. Places for study of heavenly bodies and
of the sky in general.
Eco museums. These are museum centres focused on the identity of
a territory in which the local population participates and where the traditional
heritage and culture are the protagonists.
Nature workshops. Installations equipped with didactic material
to provide knowledge and training about the natural environment, being addressed
to children and young people. These can also be found in open spaces.
