Techniquest
An interactive science centre on Cardiff Bay with over a hundred hands-on exhibits and a planetarium, ideal for a half-day with kids.
Techniquest is one of the longest-established interactive science centres in Britain. It occupies a glass building converted from an old dock engineering workshop. Exhibits cover optics, mechanics, water and the human body, and there is a planetarium and science show performances. Adult tickets cost about £12, with cheaper children's tickets. It's generally open from about 9:30 to 16:30, though opening hours on Mondays and other periods should be checked on the official website. It's beside Mermaid Quay, so it pairs well with a visit to Cardiff Bay.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Cardiff Bay & Mermaid Quay
- Pierhead Building
- Wales Millennium Centre
- Senedd
- Norwegian Church Arts Centre
- Cardiff Bay Barrage
- Cardiff Market
- Principality Stadium