Whatโs cracking this Easter at Techniquest? ๐ฃ
Why not come and make your own scented bath bombs in the Lab, be amazed by colourful chemistry in our science theatre, and star-gaze in our cosy planetarium!
Just two weeks to go ๐
Loved speaking at the Science Week Careers Fair for secondary schools with StemUntapped and @techniquest.org โจ
So many brilliant questions from students about STEM careers.
This weekend, join one of our team on the exhibition floor to help them de-mystify the crazy world of AI ๐ค
[Included in your general admission ticket! Book ahead at techniquest.org]
Today marks the start of #BritishScienceWeek ๐งช
Check out britishscienceweek.org for FREE activity packs for all ages, as well as fun facts and even a poster competition!
Tag your engineering friend ๐
#WorldEngineeringDay
Come to our next Home Ed day on Wed 11 March where weโll explore fairytales, Wales' role in STEM, faraway galaxies and fantastic forces!
Adults only pay once for the whole year if you enrol in our Home Educator Adult Pass scheme ๐ฎ
Check out all the fun we have planned!๐
๐ค Relaxed session: Sun 1 March (10amโ12pm)
๐ถ Toddler Day: Fri 6 March
๐งโ๐งโ๐ง Home Ed Day: Wed 11 March
๐ฅ Bubbles & Blasts live science show until 15 March
๐ Colourful Chemistry live science show from 21 March
๐ซง Bath Bomb lab workshop
๐งธ Little Bear planetarium show
New Ticket Alert ๐ซ โฐ
Get your Techniquest tickets from the start of the Easter holidays, 28th March, all the way up to 22nd May.
Check whatโs on this spring and book now:
https://www.techniquest.org/discover/whats-on/
NEW TODDLER DAY ACTIVITY ๐ขโจ
Get cosy in our snug Planetarium for a story under the night sky and an adventure into space! ๐๐ย (book as an add-on for ยฃ2 per person)
The Mini Movement will also be joining us for music fun ๐ถ
โฐ When? Fri 6 March 10amโ5pm.
๐ Who? Under 3s go FREE.
Half-term taken it out of you? ๐ Join us for our next Relaxed Session on Sunday 1 March (10am or 11am) ๐
A calmer way to explore Techniquest, with reduced noise and lighting โ we also have sensory packs for hire from the front desk.
Visitors to Techniquest speaking to a representative from RSPB Cymru.
Visitors to Techniquest looking at a table display brought by RSPB Cymru.
Have you spotted RSPB at Techniquest recently? ๐ฆ
Theyโve been chatting to our visitors about conservation of birds and nature and what we can all do to protect our wildlife.
Weโll be working with @rspbcymru.bsky.social again in the future. Keep your eyes peeled! ๐
#sustainability #rspb
Hereโs a fun horse-y fact:
The term โhorsepowerโ was coined by engineer James Watt to explain steam engine power using something people already understood โ horses!
#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse
Hello half-term ๐คฉ
Visiting Techniquest this week? Just a reminder that we are extending the fun by opening earlier (from 9am) and closing later (at 6pm) ALL WEEK ๐
Book ahead to avoid disappointment!
www.techniquest.org
#HalfTerm #cardiff #whatsoncardiff
Half-term plans sorted? ๐
โฐ A note for the early birds and the snoozersโฆ we open one hour earlier and close one hour later during half-term week.
Are you joining us? ๐ 9amโ6pm daily
Book ahead at http://www.techniquest.org
Celebrating 10 years of Women & Girls in Science Day and hereโs to inspiring future scientists, engineers and perhaps an astronaut or two ๐ช
๐ช๏ธFancy creating mini tornadoes or making corks POP with dry ice?! Then โAir & Flareโ is for you ๐
Our lab workshop (age 7+) is running during weekends in Feb and every day in the half-term holidays ๐งช
Perfect for budding scientistsโฆ book tickets today!
https://www.techniquest.org/events/air-flare/
Coming to Home Ed Day next week for the first time? Don't forget to take advantage of the Home Educator Adult Pass โ pay once and your adult ticket is free for 12 months ๐
๐ Wed 11 Feb 2026 10amโ5pm
๐ซ BOGOF on Live Science Shows
https://www.techniquest.org/events/home-educator-session/
Tickets selling fast! ๐ Book now for Adult Lates: The Love Lab on Thursday 12 Feb 7pm โ with even more exciting details just announced ๐
๐ค Live music from Queenie May
๐ Lip Balm Workshop
๐ Valentineโs crafts
โ A love-themed quiz
๐ Take a closer look at a real heart
๐งช Live science experiments
Young superheroes assemble for Toddler Day next week! ๐ฆธ
Storytime and make your own superhero mask to take home ๐
Superhero dress up encouraged ๐
https://www.techniquest.org/events/toddler-day/
๐๏ธ Next session: this Sunday 1 Feb 2026
๐๏ธ Limited spaces available: book the 10am or 11am slot.
Find out more & reserve here:
Looking for a quieter, calmer way to explore Techniquest? ๐ค
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 paceโฆ
Only two more weekends to don your lab-coat and become a super-detective! ๐
๐ฌ โCrime Labโ workshop
ยฃ2.50 add-on to admission
๐ Age 7+
๐ซ https://www.techniquest.org/events/crime-lab/
๐จ Tickets have been released for February half-term and all the way up to 27 March ๐จ
Book early to secure your half-term spot! Extended opening hours 9amโ6pm ๐
See whatโs on https://www.techniquest.org/discover/whats-on/
New year, new opportunity for us to win ยฃ1,000 towards our charitable work.
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win โ it takes less than a minute!
https://movementforgood.com/
#MovementForGood
A little birdie told us that @rspb.bsky.socialย will be with us this Sunday 18 January ahead of the Big Garden Watch on 23โ25 Jan ๐
Check them out on the exhibition floor and join in their various activities throughout the day ๐ฆ
๐ถ Monkey Music
Fun-filled music sessions exploring sounds and instruments.
โ๏ธ Included in entry
โจ Plus: temporary transfers, a colouring station and a cosy Book Nook โ all included with Toddler Day entry.
๐ Next Stop: Toddler Day Fri 16 Jan ๐ถ
Join us for a magical day of big-kid free exploring, stories, music and hands-on fun!
๐ง Storytime + Make & Take: Poles Apart
An adventure with penguins, and make your own snow person.
๐ท ยฃ3.50 per child
If you can, hereโs the science behind why itโs not that weird! ๐
As temperatures drop, the air becomes drier and molecules move slower, making scents travel differently. That crisp โwinter smellโ is also boosted by decaying leaves releasing earthy compounds like geosminโฆ
#FactOfTheDay #ScienceFact
