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Techniquest

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The Science Capital

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After Hours: Rogue Cells (18+)

5 March — Techniquest and Wales Cancer Partnership are bringing you an evening of fun activities to give you an insight into cutting-edge cancer research.
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Schools programme 2020

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The UK's longest-established science centre

What’s On

Today

Starman and his Dog

Discover who the Starman is as he helps you find pictures in the night sky by joining the stars together using imaginary lines. Suitable for under-7s.

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Today

The Search for Life

Beyond our Solar System, around distant stars, new planets are being found all the time. May they hold the secret we are looking for? Suitable for ages 7+.

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Today

Starman and his Dog

Discover who the Starman is as he helps you find pictures in the night sky by joining the stars together using imaginary lines. Suitable for under-7s.

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Opening hours

During local school holidays
10.00am–5.00pm Bank Holidays,
seven days a week.

School term
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 9.30am–4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am–5.00pm

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Schools Programme 2019/20

The 2019/20 schools programme for Foundation Phase all the way through to Post-16 is now available to view online.

Browse all available shows, workshops, debates and more, plus see how your school can benefit from the new Membership Scheme.

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Find us

  Techniquest, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BW

Contact us

  029 2047 5475
  info@techniquest.org

Opening hours

  During local school holidays
10.00am–5.00pm Bank Holidays, seven days a week.

  School term
9.30am–4.30pm Tuesday–Friday;
10.00am–5.00pm Saturday and Sunday.

Charity & company

  Registered charity no. 517722
  Registered in Wales no. 01955696

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FAQs

  •   What is Techniquest?

    Techniquest is an educational charity, with a science centre in Cardiff Bay. Our mission is to embed science in Welsh culture through interactive engagement. We provide a range of services to schools and teachers to complement formal education provision in Wales and work extensively with public audiences.

  •   Where can I park?

    We are pleased to be able to offer all of our visitors discounted parking with Q-Park, our preferred parking partner.

    The Q-Park operates the Cardiff Bay car park in Pierhead Street which is around 8 minutes walk from Techniquest.

    We have agreed a special discount rate for our customers of 15% off all pre-bookings.
    Pre-book and guarantee your space here using the code TECHNI15.

    There are also nearby pay-and-display car parks on Stuart Street and Havannah Street. Please do not park on Havannah Street itself.

  •   Who is it for?

    Techniquest is suitable for all ages! We do have special events for certain groups, however — see Toddler Days, After Hours and Home Educator days.

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