Discover the incredible story of our planet and the universe beyond! Through hands-on experiments, creative crafts and interactive activities. Children will unearth dinosaurs, explore planets, and journey through the Solar System. It’s the perfect adventure for curious young scientists and future astronauts.
The Earth, Roar & Beyond Holiday Programme runs from 24 September – 5 October 2026
Time: Monday to Saturday from 09:00 – 16:30, Public Holidays from 10:00 – 16:30
*Kindly note that the CTSC is closed on Sundays
ENTRY FEES: Tickets can be purchased on site at the CTSC Ticket Office, or online via Webtickets.
Youth (3-18) – R95
Adult – R95
Pensioner – R45
Family Package (4 or more) – R340
Group (10 or more) – R85 per person
*Entry fees to the CTSC are greatly subsidised and only one third of actual costs are covered by entry fees. We value and encourage your support.
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SPECIAL WORKSHOPS with Sakhikamva Foundation and Astrovo FTC on Thursday 1 October and Saturday 3 October 2026:
Makey Makey: Coding and Music Workshop – Discover how coding, electronics and music come together! In this hands-on workshop, participants will use Scratch and Makey Makey to code their own digital musical instrument. They will connect everyday conductive objects – such as fruit, foil or playdough – to create musical keys and then perform a short team composition.
(1 & 3 October 2026)
Mommy and Me Doodle Bot Workshop – Build, decorate and bring your own drawing robot to life! In this playful hands-on workshop, children and their mothers or caregivers will work together to create a Doodle Bot – a small vibrating robot that moves across a page and produces colourful patterns. Participants will explore simple electrical circuits, movement, balance and creative design while enjoying a memorable shared learning experience.
(1 & 3 October 2026)
World Space Week Rocket Challenge – Kick off World Space Week with an exciting hands-on rocket challenge! Young space explorers will learn how rockets fly before designing and building their own air-powered paper rockets. They will launch, test and improve their designs to see which rocket travels the furthest or lands closest to the mission target.
(3 October 2026)
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Don’t miss the Heritage Open Day on Saturday, 26 September 2026 – FREE ENTRY to the Cape Town Science Centre
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