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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

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

The entrance to the centre

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

Giant chess set

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

A huge cellphone

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

The human gyroscope where you experience weightlessness

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

"Building" with play bricks

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

A replica of Mark Shuttleworths SOYUZ capsule

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

Listen carefully

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

Do you think that the ride will be bumpy on these square wheels?

Cape Town Science Centre, Cape Town Kids, Cape Town

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

Cape Town Science Centre Map

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

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