We are SPRINGing into action at the Cape Town Science Centre and OPENING to the general public* on the last Saturday of the month for September, October & November 2021! DATES & THEMES: – Saturday, 25 September – Science ROCKS! – Saturday, 30 October – Earthlings & Space Things – Saturday, 27 November – SUPERSIZED […]
The CTSC is OPEN for small SCHOOL GROUP and BIRTHDAY PARTY bookings. Slots are filling up fast. Make your booking today. Email info@ctsc.org.za or call 021 300 3200 or 083 276 9508 Please note that Walk-in visits are still paused. Thank you for your support, it is helping to sustain the centre during this […]
NEW AstroTrek Virtual Reality Exhibition at the Cape Town Science Centre sponsored by NRF SARAO (South African Radio Astronomy Observatory). Space exploration has come to the CTSC! Join us as we trek across the universe without actually leaving Cape Town. How you may ask? Introducing AstroTrek, the new Virtual Reality exhibition unveiled at the CTSC […]
Cool science demonstration exploring PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COLOURS. These are safe to try at home with adult supervision. Watch to discover more. What you will need to try this at home: ● Clear glasses ● Water ● Food colouring – blue, yellow, red Each day we will release something fun to see or do with […]
We will be investigating MOTION IN ONE DIRECTION. These practical experiments are aimed at Grade 10 – 12 learners. These videos are slow-paced for easy understanding. Motion is defined as a change in the position of a body over time with respect to the surrounding. For the concept of motion in one direction, consider a […]
We are really missing all our wonderful visitors and we can’t wait to see you all again! We thought we would give you a taste of being at the Cape Town Science Centre today. We will be discovering the method behind solving the NICE DICE. This is such a fun exhibit and always a bit […]
To all the awesome parents out there (you are ALL awesome) We are reminded by a saying we have on our stairwell wall at the Cape Town Science Centre on how important it is to set an example to our children of the importance of working together to overcome something bigger than us. “Children are […]
Great scientific discoveries aren’t always born in hi-tech laboratories. Many discoveries were made in unexpected places using everyday materials. The next great scientific discovery could be made in your home. Here are some home-based D.I.Y. science experiments to get you started on your journey of discovery. DIY Science Experiments No fancy or expensive equipment needed. […]
Is it magic or is it science? We often encounter things that mysterious and seek to understand them. Science is an exciting way to explore the mysterious, allowing us to gain more understanding and grow our knowledge of the world. Science might not be magic but that doesn’t mean it can be magical! Magical Science […]
Is it magic or is it science? We often encounter things that mysterious and seek to understand them. Science is an exciting way to explore the mysterious, allowing us to gain more understanding and grow our knowledge of the world. Science might not be magic but that doesn’t mean it can be magical! Magical Science […]
Contact ust: 021 300 3200
e: info@ctsc.org.za
a: 370B Main Road, Observatory
GPS: 33°56'17” S, 18°27'50” E
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