The Cape Town Science Centre
The aim of Cape Town Science Centre (they used to be known as the MTN Sciencentre), is to provide children with interactive displays and activities showing that subjects like science, mathematics and technology can be fun!
At the new purpose-built premises in front of Grootse Schuur Hospital, you will be able to enjoy the following displays and activities:- Building a house in the Murray & Roberts building site,
- Challenging your mind with puzzling things,
- Experiencing weightlessness with a spin on the Human Gyroscope,
- Playing Mindball - the game where you control the ball with your brain waves,
- Hearing science in the Audio Kinetic Sculpture and
- Seeing South Africa's electric car, the Joule, on display
In the outdoor area you will learn how the Centre is harvesting its rainwater to save water or you can enjoy a game of Chess on the Giant Chess set.
Cape Town Science Centre images


The entrance to the centre 
Giant chess set 
A huge cellphone 
The human gyroscope where you experience weightlessness 
"Building" with play bricks 
A replica of Mark Shuttleworths SOYUZ capsule 
Listen carefully 
Do you think that the ride will be bumpy on these square wheels? 
A big train set with moving trains
In the very near future various other partner exhibitions will be opening and will include:Career Planet Career Planet is a organisation that has been providing young people with web-based career information, training, study information and advice via their website and workshops. They are now expanding their range of services which will allow companies, training providers, government bodies and educational institutions to promote their opportunities directly to young people. Their new mobile platform will provide young people with a cost-effective way to locate relevant and up-to-date career information, employment, educational and self-development opportunities - in their areas. Kiddiwinks Kiddiwinks is the oldest exclusive LEGO Shop in South Africa. They will offer activities for all ages, which include building with LEGO and robotics training. SA Teen Entrepreneur Their vision is to cultivate and promote the entrepreneurial spirit in teenagers through seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions by targeting high schools, Universities, Churches and Youth Centres. Soundhouse This unique facility consists of 15 workstations that can accommodate up to thirty participants offering a musical multi-media experience who has an interest in music using computer technology. A wide variety of interactive and curriculum based courses are on offer. Each session lasts about an hour, during which one-on-one assistance is provided to would-be composers, musicians, sound engineers and performers. Programmes and courses are fun and entertaining, while still having educational value and introducing young people to music through technology. The SciCafe will provide healthy light meals, snacks and a cup of coffee or drinks.
Contact Details: t: 021 300 3200 www.ctsc.org.za 
Directions From City Centre: Take Nelson Mandela Boulevard (to N2), take Browning Road offramp and trun right onto Main Road, the Cape Town Science Centre will be on your right From N2: Take M4 (Main Road) offramp, turn right into Main Road, the Cape Town Science Centre will be on your left From Southern Suburbs: Take M3 (De Waal Drive), Anzio Road (Groote Schuur) offramp, turn left into Main Road, the Cape Town Science Centre will be on your left Return from Cape Town Science Centre page to What to do in Cape Town homepage
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