Techniquest

Celebrating 40 years of discovery.

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Celebrating 10 years of Women & Girls in Science Day and here’s to inspiring future scientists, engineers and perhaps an astronaut or two 🪐

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🚨 Tickets have been released for February half-term and all the way up to 27 March 🚨

Book early to secure your half-term spot! Extended opening hours 9am–6pm 🙌

See what’s on https://t.co/IvuKt4uFAc

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND

Due to the bad weather and some water ingress to our building, we are temporarily closing this weekend.

Customers with pre-booked tickets will be contacted to reschedule their visit or to be issued a refund.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE! ☝

Please support the #ScienceCentresForOurFuture campaign by signing our open letter calling on the Government to recognise science and discovery centres as part of the UK’s scientific and cultural ecosystem.

Sign now https://t.co/Eg6ImdZT2p

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🎄 Calling all festive fun-seekers: get ready for a magical family Christmas party on 13th December 5.30–8.30pm 🥳

🎫 100+ hands-on exhibits
🎅🏼 Selfies with Santa
🎄 Christmas trail
🫟 Christmas crafts
🧝 ‘Believe in your Elf’ live science show

We ho-ho-hope to see you there!

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Stay safe this year and build your own virtual fireworks at Techniquest 🎆

Choose your colour, height and loudness then drag and drop to design your very own display!

📍 Located on the ground floor, near the entrance.

#GuyFawkes #virtualfireworks #FireworksNight

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Half-term stressing you out? 🤯

Join us on Sunday morning for our November relaxed session, where lights & noise are dialled down for a few hours for a calmer and more inclusive experience. Don’t forget to hire your sensory bag at the front desk!

https://t.co/GjRV3iogub

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Here’s a look back at our sell-out Adult Lates summer event! 🤩

Two sleeps until Shocktober Fest – are you in? 👻

Last tickets remaining… https://t.co/j8VfAu1LFb

#AdultLates

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Whatever the weather outside, at Techniquest the fun’s INDOORS – with science shows, hands-on exhibits, and discoveries waiting around every corner! No brollies needed 😉

Mornings are filling up fast, so book early 👉 https://t.co/TpKJguQkwD

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For more info and to apply, click the link 👇
https://t.co/W4YyHoG3Dj

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Join Our Team: Full-time Presenter Coach!

A bit about the role: Presenter coaches design & lead the ongoing training and development of the Live Science Host team who deliver the suite of shows available at TQ.

⏰ Closing date: Sun 16 Nov 2025

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We’re so proud of our Community Engagement & Outreach Officer, Ana, who has been awarded Highly Commended for STEM Rising Star of the Year at the @WalesStem Awards this evening. Llongyfarchiadau!

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Have you entered our #SpaceWeek competition yet? ☄️

🪐 Simply guess the planet from our close-up shot and you could be the lucky winner of a family ticket PLUS planetarium entry during half-term week!

Head to our 5th October Facebook post to enter https://t.co/Dvm59ZJRTt

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🚀 World Space Week Competition 🚀

Head over to our Facebook Page* to win an out-of-this-world prize for one lucky family… a family ticket for up to 5 people PLUS Planetarium entry during half-term week 🤩

👀 Simply guess which planet is hiding in this close-up photo!

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Good luck to all the Cardiff Half Marathon runners tomorrow 🏃🏾

There are a few road closures around Techniquest due to be in place for the morning — see below for more information. https://t.co/3pcQLFh95l

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*Please be aware the Cardiff Half Marathon is also on this day, and there are a few road closures in Cardiff Bay https://t.co/3pcQLFh95l

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Relaxed session this Sunday? We’re here for it 😴

Oh ok not us, but you! You can enjoy all the fun of Techniquest, but at a slower pace, with less noise and lower lighting too.

Book the 10am or 11am session on Sun 5 Oct* https://t.co/GjRV3iogub

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All you have to do is click the link, and scan the QR code to join in 🌟

https://t.co/XczEZ4ylK0

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Next week is Space Week! Tune in every day, where we’ll be sharing fun facts, events and there may even be some prizes to be won 🤩

To kick-start the fun, check out this new event ‘100 HOURS’ – a global stargazing event for budding astronomers starting TODAY!