Home Educator Day: Wed 19 March 📚 Book into ‘Crime Lab’ where you can help us solve the mystery of the missing diamond 💎 (age 7+) 👉🏻Psst! Don’t forget about our Home Educator Annual Adult Pass scheme? Simply purchase an accompanying adult ticket as normal on your first visit, and we will enrol you into our scheme, meaning on future visits you’ll only pay £5 per child! (U3’s go free) 😃
Techniquest
Primary and Secondary Education
Our mission is to embed science in Welsh culture through interactive engagement.
About us
Techniquest is an educational charity. We operate a science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay, run a UK-leading educational programme and supply hands-on interactive exhibits around the world. As an educational charity, we are committed to ensuring that Wales develops a scientifically literate society through interactive STEM engagement. Our mission is to embed science in Welsh culture through interactive engagement. We make science fun and engaging for all ages. At our science discovery centre, we offer two floors of hands-on exhibits, a Science Theatre, a Planetarium, a coffee shop, gift shop and a packed calendar of events including science shows, Toddler Days and After Hours events for those aged 18+. When visitors come to us, we know they will have an enriching and enjoyable experience through exploring our hands-on exhibits. As well as offering the Techniquest experience at our centre in Cardiff Bay, we operate a pioneering programme of educational outreach in schools across Wales that is linked to the National Curriculum. When we were established in 1986, we were one of the first science centres in the UK. Since then we have welcomed five million visitors and have become a much-loved institution to the people of Cardiff and Wales. VENUE HIRE Situated in the heart of Cardiff Bay, our architecturally acclaimed building is the ideal venue for any occasion and can be hired for corporate events, meetings and award dinners to wedding receptions, birthday celebrations and anniversary dinners. Located in a prime location, with nearby parking, our venue has been selected by a number of high-profile organisations and individuals looking for somewhere different to host their events. SUPPORT US Despite going for 30 years, many people don’t realise that Techniquest is a charity. We rely heavily on corporate supporters and visitor admission charges to meet our operating costs.
- Website
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https://www.techniquest.org/
External link for Techniquest
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cardiff
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Charity, STEM education, Science, Events venue, and Visitor attraction
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
Stuart Street
Cardiff, CF10 5BW, GB
Employees at Techniquest
Updates
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Great to welcome Net Zero Industry Wales today for their Empower Cymru conference! Among the many activities, we’ve had talks from Rebecca Evans MS and insight from our own education expert Andrea Meyrick, and soon we’ll be hearing from Samuel Kurtz MS.
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We've featured in the March edition of School Travel Organiser 🙌🏻 They’ve included an article that explores what it’s really like for a school to visit Techniquest for a session of learning outside the classroom 🚌 🔗 Click to read more!
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British Science Week starts tomorrow 🧪 This year’s theme is ‘Change & Adapt’ which is so important in the world of science. At Techniquest, we’ve recently added solar panels to the roof to become more sustainable. How have you or your school/work changed or adapted with STEM in mind? Why not share your ideas with us! #BSW25 Head to www.britishscienceweek.org for some great free resources!
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Looking for a quieter, more calming way to explore Techniquest? Our Relaxed Sessions are designed for visitors who prefer a less crowded, low-sensory environment. With adjusted lighting, reduced noise, and a welcoming atmosphere, you can enjoy hands-on science at your own pace. 🗓️ Next session: this Sunday 9 March 2025 🎟️ Limited spaces available — book the 10am or 11am slot. Find out more & reserve here:
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The West Terrace development is coming along nicely thanks to Project Solutions, a division of @total-protective-solutions-360-ltd Great to have it watertight and to see it taking shape! Hugely grateful to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for supporting our vision in the next stage of our evolution. Pictured L to R: Sue Wardle, CEO; John Barrett, Maintenance Manager; Gareth McTiffin, Director of Experiences.
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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus/ Happy St David’s Day from Techniquest 🏴 Our Welsh Word of the Day is “Hwyl” – a word that perfectly captures the excitement, energy, and fun of the day! Whether you’re exploring our exhibits, watching a live science show, or getting hands-on with experiments, there’s plenty of hwyl to be had at Techniquest. 🌼 Pop in and celebrate with us this weekend – and remember, gwnewch y pethau bychan (do the little things) just as St David himself said… #StDavidsDay #DyddGŵylDewiHapus #FeelTheHwyl #Techniquest Visit Wales Industry / Diwydiant Croeso Cymru
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For #LGBTQHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating LGBTQ+ figures that made great strides in different scientific fields. At the age of 15, American Jack Andraka invented a method to possibly detect various forms of cancer. For this discovery, he was awarded the prestigious Gordon E. Moore Award for Positive Outcomes for Future Generations. He said: “One of my biggest hopes is that I can help inspire other LGBTQ youth to get involved in STEM. I didn't have many role models besides Alan Turing.”
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