Techniquest
Techniquest
Stuart Street
Cardiff
Vale of Glamorgan
CF10 5BW
Wales
Website
Telephone
029 20475475
Fax
029 20482517
Where can you launch a rocket, sink an oil rig, move half a ton of granite and study a colony of ants…all in one day? Techniquest, the hands-on science centre in Cardiff Bay.
The educational charity has well over 120 interactive exhibits on its main exhibition floor from a hot air balloon, and hydrogen rocket, down to chunky puzzles which challenge you to solve them.
There’s also a Science Theatre – which stages curriculum linked shows for schools during term time…and shows for all the family at weekends and in the holidays.
Techniquest also has a Planetarium, which means that you can gaze at the night sky – whatever the time of day, or weather.
Venue Type:
Museum, Science centre, Environmental or ecological centre, Architecture centre
Toddler Day - Around the World
- 2 May 2014 10am-5pm
Once a month, during term time, pre-school children take priority on Techniquest's exhibition floor. There are additional activities, including storytime, colouring and craft tables, all aimed at encouraging young children to take their first steps in science.
May's theme is "Around the World".
The bright colours on the exhibition floor appeal to young children, who are encouraged to explore. Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappy-changing facilities, lockers, and a café that is happy to heat baby food and milk.
Suitable for
- 0-4
Admission
Admission to Toddler Day costs just £4.80 for accompanying adults, with under 4s admitted free of charge.
Website
http://www.techniquest.org/201202225/visitors/toddler-days.html
It's Electric
- 3 — 5 May 2014
- 10 — 11 May 2014 10am-5pm
- 17 — 18 May 2014 10am-5pm
Have you ever seen a gherkin light bulb or a human circuit? Come to our interactive hair-raising show about electricity and you will!
What is electricity and why is it so useful? Generate it for yourself and see some indoor lightning to find out…
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Admission charges apply. Please contact venue for further information.
Website
http://www.techniquest.org/what-s-on/icalrepeat.detail/2014/05/03/11916/its-electric/
Pawprints in the Summer Sky
- 10 — 11 May 2014 10am-5pm
- 17 — 18 May 2014 10am-5pm
- 24 May — 1 June 2014
- 7 — 8 June 2014 10am-5pm
- 14 — 15 June 2014 10am-5pm
- 21 — 22 June 2014 10am-5pm
- 28 — 29 June 2014 10am-5pm
Izzy loves animals and her mum tells her that there are loads of animals in the dot-to-dot pictures in the night sky! Discover the stories of Izzy’s favourite mythical creatures, like the winged horse Pegasus or Draco the Dragon.
Help Izzy look for Aquila the eagle and Cygnus the swan. Can you use your imagination to find them amongst the stars? What other animals can you find in the summer stars? Suitable for under 7s
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Activity £1.30 extra. Normal admission charges apply. Please contact venue for further information.
Website
http://www.techniquest.org/what-s-on/icalrepeat.detail/2014/07/05/12329/pawprints-in-the-summer-sky/
Toddler Day - Creepy Crawlies
- 6 June 2014 10am-5pm
Once a month, during term time, pre-school children take priority on Techniquest's exhibition floor. There are additional activities, including storytime, colouring and craft tables, all aimed at encouraging young children to take their first steps in science.
June's theme is creepy crawlies!
The bright colours on the exhibition floor appeal to young children, who are encouraged to explore. Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappy-changing facilities, lockers, and a café that is happy to heat baby food and milk.
Suitable for
- 0-4
Admission
Admission to Toddler Day costs just £4.80 for accompanying adults, with under 4s admitted free of charge.
Website
http://www.techniquest.org/201202225/visitors/toddler-days.html
School visits
Techniquest's location – in the redeveloped Cardiff Bay – is ideal for a complete range of learning opportunities in science, geography, history, and more. Techniquest provides education programmes appropriate to schoolchildren of all ages, from Foundation Phase to A-level.
Every visiting school group can see a show or presentation in the Science Theatre or Planetarium, or take part in a workshop in the Laboratory (subject to availability). The exhibition has over 120 interactive exhibits that cover all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Please allow 2 ½ hours for your visit.
School visits are so well organised that teachers can relax and focus on the learnin
How to obtain
For more details call our bookings team on 029 20 475476
Cost generally £3.95 for pupils, supervising adults admitted free of charge.
Toddler Days
http://www.techniquest.org/whatson/cardiff_toddlers.php
Techniquest in Cardiff invites parents to bring their little ones to this special day specifically designed both for parents and toddlers. For just £4.60 per adult (toddlers are admitted free of charge) parents can enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee in our café. Special activities for toddlers include storytelling and Make and Take activities on the exhibition floor. Techniquest is buggy-friendly, with nappy-changing facilities, lockers and a café that can heat baby food and milk.
How to obtain
An adult's entrance to Toddler Days cost £4.60 and toddlers are free. Friends of Techniquest are admitted free of charge. Groups of 10 or more should book in advance by calling 02920 475476.
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