What’s on at the Cape Town Science Centre this winter?
Mix, fizz, bubble, and experiment your way through our exciting Kitchen Chemistry Holiday Programme! Kids can enjoy exciting kitchen-based experiments while learning about reactions, mixtures, acids, bases, and more through fun, hands-on activities designed especially for young explorers.
Dates: 27 June – 20 July 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 people) |
R340 |
| Group (10 or more) | R85 pp |
*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.
On selected days throughout the holiday programme, special guest organisations will be joining us with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, mascots, and engaging presentations. Meet marine creatures from our coastline, discover how to protect seabirds and the environment, learn about recycling and conservation, and take part in exciting educational experiences.
SAVE THE DATES:
Two Oceans Mobile Aquarium – 29 June 2026 from 11:30 – 13:00 at The Science Corner
Join us for an exciting, hands-on ocean discovery experience! At our Aquarium Outreach Expo stand, kids will have the unique opportunity to explore the wonders of marine life up close. Engage with fascinating live ocean specimens, engage with our knowledgeable teachers, and discover the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves. This interactive experience is sure to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire a love for our oceans.
CapeNature Cubs Club – 3 & 10 July 2026 from 09:00 – 13:00
Visit the Cubs Club Exhibition where young adventurers can explore the wonders of nature through fun, educational displays and engaging activities. Come meet Kai and friends, take part in exciting experiences, and discover how we can all play a role in protecting our environment!
Meet Bingo – The City of Cape Town’s anti-litter mascot – 1, 8 & 15 July
Let’s explore the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Kids will discover how to reduce waste, what items can be recycled, where recycling goes, and why it’s important not to litter.
SANCCOB – Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds – 7 July 2026 from 11:30 – 12:30
The Education And Empowerment Programme, inspires and equips communities, schools, and volunteers to become champions for marine and seabird conservation. Be part of the solution. Get involved and help us make a lasting difference for our seabirds.
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