Techniquest
Cardiff, Glamorgan and Cardiff
About
Techniquest aims to inspire and inform the scientists of the future! The UK’s longest established science discovery centre develops and sells exhibits to similar venues all over the world. Designed to make real science fun and engaging for all ages, the centre has attracted over 4 million people since it opened in 1986.
There are lots of interactive exhibitions throughout the centre, including areas where children can play with water and learn about damns, discover how electricity works and touch it with your fingertips and work a robot arm! There are extra special exhibits that change regularly throughout the year, which means there’s always something new to see, learn and do! Don’t forget your lab coat!
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Toilets
- Pushchair Friendly
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Ticket prices at Techniquest:
- Adults
- £8.20
- Kids (4-16)
- £6.70
- Concessions
- £6.70
- Family (2+3)
- £29
- Planetarium
- £1.50pp extra
General Admission Adults: £8.20 Kids (4-16): £6.70 Concessions: £6.70 Family (2 adults, 3 kids): £29.00 Planetarium: £1.50 per person
Opening times
Opening times for Techniquest:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Common questions
What is Techniquest?
The UK's longest established science discovery centre with interactive exhibitions making real science fun and engaging for all ages since 1986!
Is Techniquest suitable for young children?
Yes, Techniquest welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers with hands-on exhibits. Toddler days and birthday parties available!
What are the opening hours for Techniquest?
Open Thursday and Friday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
Does Techniquest have facilities?
Yes, there is accessible parking, toilets, pushchair-friendly access, accessible entrance, and wheelchair/hearing loop accessibility.
What can families do at Techniquest?
Play with water and learn about dams, discover how electricity works, operate a robot arm, and explore changing special exhibits! Contactless payments accepted.
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