Techniquest

Stuart Street
Cardiff
South Wales
CF10 5BW

Tel: +44 (0)2920 475 475
Fax: +44 (0)2920 482 517
Web: http://www.techniquest.org

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Techniquest is a great day out for all the family, with over 150 interactive exhibits, a Planetarium, and Science Theatre, Techniquest will amaze adults and captivate children.

Science Theatre - Changing programme of shows (see website for details)

Planetarium - a 30 seat hollow sphere where you can see the stars every day and tour the solar system.

The Planetarium, and Theatre are only available during school holidays and weekends.

  • Science shop
  • Café
  • Facilities for the disabled are provided throughout the Techniquest building

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    Special Events

    Pawprints in the Sky   4 Jan 2010 - 21 Feb 2010
    Help Izzy take a tour of the night sky as she learns about the animals that you can find amongst the stars. See if you can spot Leo the Lion and Draco the Dragon! Suitable for under 7s.

    Search for ET   4 Jan 2010 - 21 Feb 2010
    Are we alone in the universe? There have been many accounts of recently discovered planets outside our solar system - are any of these like the Earth? Could life exist there? And why is the Earth so special that life flourishes here? Suitable for over 7s.

    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
    Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.30am - 5.00pm
    Last admission 45 minutes before closing. Techniquest is closed for a few days at Christmas.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult £6.90; Child (age 4-16) £4.80; Concessions £4.80; Family Group (2 adults and up to 3 children) £20.00.

    Directions
    Car: From outside Cardiff - leave M4 at junction 33 (Cardiff West Services) and follow the A4232 to Cardiff Bay. From City Centre follow signs to Cardiff Bay. There is supervised parking close by.
    Bus: No 7/7a every 15 minutes from Churchill Way. No 8 from Heath Hospital of Central Bus Station.
    Train: Direct train from Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay Station.
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    Techniquest Postcode for SatNav: CF10 5BW

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