Techniquest is a science and discovery centre based in Cardiff, South Wales, with a mission to bring science to all ages.
The purpose built centre operates exhibitions, shows and programmes with lots of hands on things to do for kids and adults, proving that science doesn’t have to involve boring text books and lab coats…!
In an effort to expand the appeal of Techniquest, the charity behind it has also opened Techniquest Glyndŵr in Wrexham (North Wales) and is looking for 5 other venues for new centres.
Example events:
The planetarium is currently running the Eyes in the Sky exhibition exploring how our perception of space has changed over the centuries from Galileo’s first observations in 1610 to the present day, and find out how The Hubble Space Telescope has changed our understanding of the universe. Runs until 5th September.
The science theatre has “The Generation Game” which is using pop bottles, balloons, dominoes, water and even the energy from your breakfast can we generate enough electricity to run the show.
Future events include “See, touch, discover!” – puzzles and activities that will keep the whole family entertained include: Fire a rocket; Test your reaction times; Race an electric car; Launch a hot air balloon and watch a bubble race.
At Techniquest Glyndŵr, they are currently running an exhibition exploring how fairgrounds work including how roller-coasters work and what happens to your body when you ride the more extreme rides. This runs until 1st September 2010.
For full details of what’s on, see the Techniquest web site (Cardiff) or Techniquest Glyndŵr (Wrexham).
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