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Techniquest Science Discovery Centre, Cardiff

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Techniquest Science Discovery Centre

Techniquest Science Discovery Centre based in Cardiff Bay offers visitors the opportunity to learn about science in a fun and friendly way. Techniquest has 160 interactive exhibits and puzzles, launch a hot air balloon, create your own animation and freeze your own shadow are just a few of the exhibits to try. As well as the main exhibition Techniquest also has its own Science theatre, the 100 seat theatre offers shows for all the family to enjoy. See the stars during the day in the purpose-built Planetarium and find out about bridges, fossils and music in the Discovery Room. Techniquest is open seven days a week and offers special events at weekends and school holidays.

This is a strictly hands on science lab for all, kids to adults, lots of fun. You can come and go throughout the day, great fun for the family. Allow at least a couple of hours for your visit.

 

 

Techniquest, Cardiff

| Techniquest, Cardiff |

 


Opening Timings

Daily: Mon - Fri: 9:30 - 16:30

Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays: 10:30 - 17:00

Local school holiday weekdays: 9:30 - 17:00

Last admission: 45 minutes before closing time.

Exceptions: Short Christmas break.


Directions

By Car: From outside Cardiff: Leave M4 at junction 33 and follow signs for Techniquest on the A4232 dual carriageway.

From within Cardiff: Follow signs from city centre to Cardiff Bay. You'll find Techniquest in the Bay area, not far from Atlantic Wharf.

Car parking available opposite the building (50p per hour) or in Havannah Street Car Park behind Techniquest (30p per hour). Disabled badge holders parking on the forecourt.

By Bus: 7, 7A from Churchill Way; 8 from Heath Hospital or Central Bus Station, stand W3

By Rail: Regular service from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay Station - 5 minutes' walk.


Contact Info


Techniquest
Stuart Street
Cardiff
CF10 5BW

Tel: +44 (0)29 20 475 475
Fax: +44 (0)29 20 482 517

Web: www.techniquest.org


Admission Prices


Adult: £6.75
Child (age 4-16): £4.65
Concessions: £4.65
Family Group (2 adults and up to 3 children): £18.50

Prices may vary, please contact the attraction site.






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