Techniquest
@techniquest.org
🏴 Science discovery centre in Cardiff, UK
🧬 Charity
🔥 Live science shows
🪐 Planetarium shows
🥽 Lab workshops
🌍 www.techniquest.org
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🧬 Charity
🔥 Live science shows
🪐 Planetarium shows
🥽 Lab workshops
🌍 www.techniquest.org
🔗 linktr.ee/Techniquest
Christmas Toddler Day: make your own snow penguin 🐧❄️
Join us on 5 December where your little ones will have the usual run of Techniquest, a festive story-time and make & take*, colouring, role-play, temporary tattoos – and if that’s not enough, Happy Hands will be with us for music and movement 😃
Join us on 5 December where your little ones will have the usual run of Techniquest, a festive story-time and make & take*, colouring, role-play, temporary tattoos – and if that’s not enough, Happy Hands will be with us for music and movement 😃
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Christmas Toddler Day: make your own snow penguin 🐧❄️
Join us on 5 December where your little ones will have the usual run of Techniquest, a festive story-time and make & take*, colouring, role-play, temporary tattoos – and if that’s not enough, Happy Hands will be with us for music and movement 😃
Join us on 5 December where your little ones will have the usual run of Techniquest, a festive story-time and make & take*, colouring, role-play, temporary tattoos – and if that’s not enough, Happy Hands will be with us for music and movement 😃
Just two weeks to go until FESTIVE Adult Lates 🎄🥂
Here’s what to expect 👇
🎫 Entry
🥂 Welcome drink (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic options)
🥧 Festive feasting
🧪 Believe in Your-Elf! live science show
💫 Star Tours in the 360° Planetarium*
👩🔬 Magical science demos
🧶 Festive craft station
❄️ Christmas trail
Here’s what to expect 👇
🎫 Entry
🥂 Welcome drink (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic options)
🥧 Festive feasting
🧪 Believe in Your-Elf! live science show
💫 Star Tours in the 360° Planetarium*
👩🔬 Magical science demos
🧶 Festive craft station
❄️ Christmas trail
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Just two weeks to go until FESTIVE Adult Lates 🎄🥂
Here’s what to expect 👇
🎫 Entry
🥂 Welcome drink (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic options)
🥧 Festive feasting
🧪 Believe in Your-Elf! live science show
💫 Star Tours in the 360° Planetarium*
👩🔬 Magical science demos
🧶 Festive craft station
❄️ Christmas trail
Here’s what to expect 👇
🎫 Entry
🥂 Welcome drink (alcoholic/ non-alcoholic options)
🥧 Festive feasting
🧪 Believe in Your-Elf! live science show
💫 Star Tours in the 360° Planetarium*
👩🔬 Magical science demos
🧶 Festive craft station
❄️ Christmas trail
On this day in 1895, the Swedish chemist and inventor signs his final will that establishes the Nobel Prize, and sets aside the bulk of his estate towards it — however due to a string of legal battles, the first Prize wouldn’t be awarded until 1901 😮
#OnThisDay #AlfredNobel
#OnThisDay #AlfredNobel
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On this day in 1895, the Swedish chemist and inventor signs his final will that establishes the Nobel Prize, and sets aside the bulk of his estate towards it — however due to a string of legal battles, the first Prize wouldn’t be awarded until 1901 😮
#OnThisDay #AlfredNobel
#OnThisDay #AlfredNobel
🎄 Christmas jumpers at the ready: our Festive Family Party is here 🎄
In just over two weeks time, Techniquest will open its doors after dark just for you. Expect hands-on winter crafts, seasonal science, and a magical visit from Santa himself. You can also catch our live show, Believe In Your-Elf!
In just over two weeks time, Techniquest will open its doors after dark just for you. Expect hands-on winter crafts, seasonal science, and a magical visit from Santa himself. You can also catch our live show, Believe In Your-Elf!
November 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎄 Christmas jumpers at the ready: our Festive Family Party is here 🎄
In just over two weeks time, Techniquest will open its doors after dark just for you. Expect hands-on winter crafts, seasonal science, and a magical visit from Santa himself. You can also catch our live show, Believe In Your-Elf!
In just over two weeks time, Techniquest will open its doors after dark just for you. Expect hands-on winter crafts, seasonal science, and a magical visit from Santa himself. You can also catch our live show, Believe In Your-Elf!
Got someone impossible to buy for? 🎁
Surprise them with a Techniquest experience! Our gift vouchers make the perfect present and guarantee fun heading into the New Year. ✨
Buy here: https://bit.ly/49sby9D
Surprise them with a Techniquest experience! Our gift vouchers make the perfect present and guarantee fun heading into the New Year. ✨
Buy here: https://bit.ly/49sby9D
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Got someone impossible to buy for? 🎁
Surprise them with a Techniquest experience! Our gift vouchers make the perfect present and guarantee fun heading into the New Year. ✨
Buy here: https://bit.ly/49sby9D
Surprise them with a Techniquest experience! Our gift vouchers make the perfect present and guarantee fun heading into the New Year. ✨
Buy here: https://bit.ly/49sby9D
Help us win £1000!
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute 🙏
https://movementforgood.com/
#MovementForGood
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute 🙏
https://movementforgood.com/
#MovementForGood
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Help us win £1000!
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute 🙏
https://movementforgood.com/
#MovementForGood
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute 🙏
https://movementforgood.com/
#MovementForGood
Who doesn’t love being a big kid at Christmas? 🤩
Now’s your chance!
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
Explore the exhibits child-free, enjoy festive food and drinks — and enjoy the Christmas trail and crafts, too 🎅🏼
Now’s your chance!
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
Explore the exhibits child-free, enjoy festive food and drinks — and enjoy the Christmas trail and crafts, too 🎅🏼
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Who doesn’t love being a big kid at Christmas? 🤩
Now’s your chance!
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
Explore the exhibits child-free, enjoy festive food and drinks — and enjoy the Christmas trail and crafts, too 🎅🏼
Now’s your chance!
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
Explore the exhibits child-free, enjoy festive food and drinks — and enjoy the Christmas trail and crafts, too 🎅🏼
Looking for the perfect science-y stocking fillers? 🧦🎄
You don’t need to visit Techniquest to explore our gift shop! If you’re out and about in Cardiff Bay, why not stop by and discover a range of stocking fillers and amazing gifts for the science lovers in your life 🎁
You don’t need to visit Techniquest to explore our gift shop! If you’re out and about in Cardiff Bay, why not stop by and discover a range of stocking fillers and amazing gifts for the science lovers in your life 🎁
November 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Looking for the perfect science-y stocking fillers? 🧦🎄
You don’t need to visit Techniquest to explore our gift shop! If you’re out and about in Cardiff Bay, why not stop by and discover a range of stocking fillers and amazing gifts for the science lovers in your life 🎁
You don’t need to visit Techniquest to explore our gift shop! If you’re out and about in Cardiff Bay, why not stop by and discover a range of stocking fillers and amazing gifts for the science lovers in your life 🎁
🌏 It’s #GeographyAwarenessWeek: Think you know your world? 🤔
🫨 Do you know where the biggest earthquakes have happened and what they were on the Richter scale?
🌋 Can you explain how clouds, waves and volcanoes form?
💨 What about feeling the force of a hurricane?
🥑 How far does your food ‘travel’?
🫨 Do you know where the biggest earthquakes have happened and what they were on the Richter scale?
🌋 Can you explain how clouds, waves and volcanoes form?
💨 What about feeling the force of a hurricane?
🥑 How far does your food ‘travel’?
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌏 It’s #GeographyAwarenessWeek: Think you know your world? 🤔
🫨 Do you know where the biggest earthquakes have happened and what they were on the Richter scale?
🌋 Can you explain how clouds, waves and volcanoes form?
💨 What about feeling the force of a hurricane?
🥑 How far does your food ‘travel’?
🫨 Do you know where the biggest earthquakes have happened and what they were on the Richter scale?
🌋 Can you explain how clouds, waves and volcanoes form?
💨 What about feeling the force of a hurricane?
🥑 How far does your food ‘travel’?
TEMPORARY CLOSURE — SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
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.
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.
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
TEMPORARY CLOSURE — SATURDAY 15 & SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
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.
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.
Only One Month 'til the Festive Family Party 🥳 🎅🏼
All the usual TQ fun, special appearances from the big guy himself, Christmas-themed crafts and activities, plus a showing of our much-loved live science show, Believe In Your-Elf!
It’s perfect for all the family, £12pp (under-3s go free) 👏
All the usual TQ fun, special appearances from the big guy himself, Christmas-themed crafts and activities, plus a showing of our much-loved live science show, Believe In Your-Elf!
It’s perfect for all the family, £12pp (under-3s go free) 👏
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Only One Month 'til the Festive Family Party 🥳 🎅🏼
All the usual TQ fun, special appearances from the big guy himself, Christmas-themed crafts and activities, plus a showing of our much-loved live science show, Believe In Your-Elf!
It’s perfect for all the family, £12pp (under-3s go free) 👏
All the usual TQ fun, special appearances from the big guy himself, Christmas-themed crafts and activities, plus a showing of our much-loved live science show, Believe In Your-Elf!
It’s perfect for all the family, £12pp (under-3s go free) 👏
Here’s what went down at last month’s spooky event for the Big Kids 😄
“It’s like our childhood, with drinks!”
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
“It’s like our childhood, with drinks!”
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Here’s what went down at last month’s spooky event for the Big Kids 😄
“It’s like our childhood, with drinks!”
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
“It’s like our childhood, with drinks!”
Join us on Thu 11 Dec 7pm for an extra special FESTIVE edition of Adult Lates 🎄🥳✨
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Let’s make November all about the science 🤓
With the spooky season behind us and the festive rush to come, it’s the perfect time to dive into discovery. Head down to Techniquest and celebrate what we do best – SCIENCE 🧪
With the spooky season behind us and the festive rush to come, it’s the perfect time to dive into discovery. Head down to Techniquest and celebrate what we do best – SCIENCE 🧪
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Let’s make November all about the science 🤓
With the spooky season behind us and the festive rush to come, it’s the perfect time to dive into discovery. Head down to Techniquest and celebrate what we do best – SCIENCE 🧪
With the spooky season behind us and the festive rush to come, it’s the perfect time to dive into discovery. Head down to Techniquest and celebrate what we do best – SCIENCE 🧪
Don’t tell everyone, but Santa’s coming to TQ!! 🎅🏼
New tickets are now on sale all the way up to Feb half-term so why not get booking for the holidays or to ease those January blues 😄
Santa will be with us on weekends through Dec up until the big day, and for the Festive Family Party on 13 Dec 🎄
New tickets are now on sale all the way up to Feb half-term so why not get booking for the holidays or to ease those January blues 😄
Santa will be with us on weekends through Dec up until the big day, and for the Festive Family Party on 13 Dec 🎄
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Don’t tell everyone, but Santa’s coming to TQ!! 🎅🏼
New tickets are now on sale all the way up to Feb half-term so why not get booking for the holidays or to ease those January blues 😄
Santa will be with us on weekends through Dec up until the big day, and for the Festive Family Party on 13 Dec 🎄
New tickets are now on sale all the way up to Feb half-term so why not get booking for the holidays or to ease those January blues 😄
Santa will be with us on weekends through Dec up until the big day, and for the Festive Family Party on 13 Dec 🎄
Born on this day 1867 was the legendary chemist Marie Curie – famed for discovering the elements radium and polonium, and becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (which she achieved twice, first in 1903 and then in 1911).
➡️ What compounds can you discover using our Elementary exhibit? ⚛️
➡️ What compounds can you discover using our Elementary exhibit? ⚛️
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Born on this day 1867 was the legendary chemist Marie Curie – famed for discovering the elements radium and polonium, and becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (which she achieved twice, first in 1903 and then in 1911).
➡️ What compounds can you discover using our Elementary exhibit? ⚛️
➡️ What compounds can you discover using our Elementary exhibit? ⚛️
Beaver Moon 🦫🌕
Tonight’s stunning supermoon is named after the season when beavers are said to really get to work – building dams and preparing for winter 😅
The full Beaver Moon rises in the UK tonight 5 Nov at around 15:55pm and is set to be the largest and brightest Moon this year 🌕🌕🌕
Tonight’s stunning supermoon is named after the season when beavers are said to really get to work – building dams and preparing for winter 😅
The full Beaver Moon rises in the UK tonight 5 Nov at around 15:55pm and is set to be the largest and brightest Moon this year 🌕🌕🌕
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Beaver Moon 🦫🌕
Tonight’s stunning supermoon is named after the season when beavers are said to really get to work – building dams and preparing for winter 😅
The full Beaver Moon rises in the UK tonight 5 Nov at around 15:55pm and is set to be the largest and brightest Moon this year 🌕🌕🌕
Tonight’s stunning supermoon is named after the season when beavers are said to really get to work – building dams and preparing for winter 😅
The full Beaver Moon rises in the UK tonight 5 Nov at around 15:55pm and is set to be the largest and brightest Moon this year 🌕🌕🌕
➡️ Toddler Day incoming 🧡
Join us for a big-kid free explore on 7 November where the story-time and make & take will be around the story ‘Little Glow’ (£3.50 per child) and Mini Movement will be joining us for some fun and dancing (included in entry)
Tell a friend and see you there 😄
Join us for a big-kid free explore on 7 November where the story-time and make & take will be around the story ‘Little Glow’ (£3.50 per child) and Mini Movement will be joining us for some fun and dancing (included in entry)
Tell a friend and see you there 😄
November 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM
➡️ Toddler Day incoming 🧡
Join us for a big-kid free explore on 7 November where the story-time and make & take will be around the story ‘Little Glow’ (£3.50 per child) and Mini Movement will be joining us for some fun and dancing (included in entry)
Tell a friend and see you there 😄
Join us for a big-kid free explore on 7 November where the story-time and make & take will be around the story ‘Little Glow’ (£3.50 per child) and Mini Movement will be joining us for some fun and dancing (included in entry)
Tell a friend and see you there 😄
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
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
November 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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
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
Did you know, it’s believed that everything we see – stars, planets, even us – makes up less than 5% of the universe? 😮
The rest is made of mysterious dark matter we can’t see but know is there… the invisible stuff holding galaxies together & pushing the universe to expand faster 🤯
#DarkMatterDay
The rest is made of mysterious dark matter we can’t see but know is there… the invisible stuff holding galaxies together & pushing the universe to expand faster 🤯
#DarkMatterDay
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Did you know, it’s believed that everything we see – stars, planets, even us – makes up less than 5% of the universe? 😮
The rest is made of mysterious dark matter we can’t see but know is there… the invisible stuff holding galaxies together & pushing the universe to expand faster 🤯
#DarkMatterDay
The rest is made of mysterious dark matter we can’t see but know is there… the invisible stuff holding galaxies together & pushing the universe to expand faster 🤯
#DarkMatterDay
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://www.techniquest.org/events/relaxed-sessions/
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://www.techniquest.org/events/relaxed-sessions/
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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://www.techniquest.org/events/relaxed-sessions/
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://www.techniquest.org/events/relaxed-sessions/
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://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-shocktober-fest/
#AdultLates
Two sleeps until Shocktober Fest – are you in? 👻
Last tickets remaining… https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-shocktober-fest/
#AdultLates
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-shocktober-fest/
#AdultLates
Two sleeps until Shocktober Fest – are you in? 👻
Last tickets remaining… https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-shocktober-fest/
#AdultLates
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://tickets.techniquest.org/tickets
Mornings are filling up fast, so book early 👉 https://tickets.techniquest.org/tickets
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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://tickets.techniquest.org/tickets
Mornings are filling up fast, so book early 👉 https://tickets.techniquest.org/tickets
📸 On 26 October 1972, Edwin H. Land changed photography forever with the first truly ‘instant’ camera — the legendary Polaroid SX-70.
No waiting. No darkroom. Just click, develop, and share!
#OnThisDay #PhotographyHistory #Polaroid #InstantCamera #Innovation
No waiting. No darkroom. Just click, develop, and share!
#OnThisDay #PhotographyHistory #Polaroid #InstantCamera #Innovation
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📸 On 26 October 1972, Edwin H. Land changed photography forever with the first truly ‘instant’ camera — the legendary Polaroid SX-70.
No waiting. No darkroom. Just click, develop, and share!
#OnThisDay #PhotographyHistory #Polaroid #InstantCamera #Innovation
No waiting. No darkroom. Just click, develop, and share!
#OnThisDay #PhotographyHistory #Polaroid #InstantCamera #Innovation
Big kids! Join us after dark next Thurs for some ghoulish live science, Oktoberfest-style food & drink, 100+ nostalgic & new exhibits and more electrifying fun ⚡🥨💀
🎫 Thursday 30 October | 7pm 'til late
🍷 £17 including a welcome drink
👻 18+ only
🕷 Come in halloween fancy dress. You know you want to.
🎫 Thursday 30 October | 7pm 'til late
🍷 £17 including a welcome drink
👻 18+ only
🕷 Come in halloween fancy dress. You know you want to.
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Big kids! Join us after dark next Thurs for some ghoulish live science, Oktoberfest-style food & drink, 100+ nostalgic & new exhibits and more electrifying fun ⚡🥨💀
🎫 Thursday 30 October | 7pm 'til late
🍷 £17 including a welcome drink
👻 18+ only
🕷 Come in halloween fancy dress. You know you want to.
🎫 Thursday 30 October | 7pm 'til late
🍷 £17 including a welcome drink
👻 18+ only
🕷 Come in halloween fancy dress. You know you want to.