We’re celebrating 40 years of discovery at Techniquest, and we’re kicking off the birthday festivities on Saturday 11 July & Sunday 12 July with some amazing new exhibits!
Be the first to enjoy our exciting additions headlined by the return of mind-boggling fan favourites, the Mirror Maze and Head on a Plate.
We’re also launching some new musical exhibits, including a Laser Harp, Build Your Own Xylophone, and a Playful Looper, where you can make and record your own beats. Dance to your own rhythm while learning about the science of sound.
The Science Theatre becomes the stage for the Battle of the Bangs, our new live science show that pits Techniquest’s greatest ever booms, bangs and fireballs head-to-head to determine which one our visitors love best.
And there are more add-on activities in the Lab and the Planetarium to make your day out even more AMAZING!
Find out more about our A-mazing Summer below.
Summer activities
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Returning fan favourites
All ages
Low Light Zone, Ground Floor
Lose yourself in our new Mirror Maze, serve up a scare with Head on a Plate, and question reality with optical illusions. These fan favourites, chosen by you, are back and better than ever!
New musical exhibits
All ages
Exhibition floor
Play a tune on invisible strings and make your own beat on the Playful Looper exhibit — you can find five new musical exhibits around the centre.
Battle of the Bangs
5+
Science Theatre
Our Battle of the Bands-inspired science tournament will see our most epic booms and fireballs go head-to-head. Tickets are free (first come, first-served) or you can guarantee your seat for just £1!
Slime Lab
5+
KLA Lab
Get stuck in to this hands-on workshop where you’ll mix your own personal pot of slime. With loads of ingredients and colours to experiment with in the lab, you can really make it your own. Kits cost £5 per child.
Create & Shape Zone
All ages
Level 2
Get hands-on in the Create & Shape Zone and spend quality family time together making cardboard models, epic brick buildings, elegant origami or hypnotic Spirographs — the choice is yours.
Planetarium shows
7+ / Under-7s
Planetarium
Children aged 7+ can take a trip through the cosmos in our Star Tours, while younger children and toddler can enjoy an enchanting short film, Little Bear.
Please note, filming and photography will be taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July.If you don’t wish to be filmed/photographed, please just let our team know on arrival.
When is this on?
11–12 July, then every day from 17 July until 2 September
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