Our Mission
What is Techniquest?
Techniquest is an educational charity, established in 1986 and based in Cardiff, Wales. Our mission is to engage people with science and to motivate them to learn more and we also address science-related areas such as maths, engineering and technology.
We provide a range of services to schools and teachers to complement the formal education provision in Wales and work extensively with public audiences.
Techniquest has a world-wide reputation for creating excellent programmes and exhibits, and our staff includes leading experts in science communication.
For our audiences, Techniquest represents a kind of experience that is accessible and stimulating. It provides choices to suit a range of abilities and interests, and includes participation, interactivity and discussion.
What does Techniquest do?
Techniquest operates exhibitions, shows and programmes intended to make science accessible to people throughout Wales, and to improve the quality of public debate about science and technology.
Our main site in Cardiff Bay is a top visitor attraction and provides a highly enjoyable experience for all ages. It has an exhibition, science theatre, a planetarium and much more!
Visitors can also find a Techniquest Œexperience’ in Wrexham, at Techniquest Glyndwr.
Techniquest takes exhibitions and programmes to special events at many venues around Wales, from shopping centres to major cultural events such as the National Eisteddfod.
We also offer comprehensive education services for schools, plus further activities through schemes such as the Beacon for Wales, the Wales Gene Park, STEMPOINT and mathcymru.
To provide this range of experiences, Techniquest maintains an active design and development arm, with excellent workshops and facilities. We also work with a range of partners and other experts, and this approach plays a very important part in delivering our mission. Partners include academics, scientists, industry and government, both within Wales and internationally.
How is Techniquest funded?
As an independent registered educational charity, Techniquest is funded from a variety of sources. The Welsh Assembly Government provides approximately one third of our funding, particularly to support schools programmes. Admission charges help to meet operating costs, whilst grants and other earned income are also essential.
If you have a question about Techniquest, please contact us.
