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MTN ScienCentre in Cape Town
It doesn’t what age you are, this is something you have to experience! Parents, take your kids for an unforgettable experience – one you will enjoy with them. And you don’t need to have kids as an excuse to visit the centre. Spend a day with a friend and learn things that will inspire you! Everyone will be enthralled for hours, with the ‘hands-on’ displays at the most fascinating place in Africa – the MTN ScienCentre. Africa’s first world-class science centre is situated at Shop 407 at Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town.
You can experience a real moon walk by bouncing around with no gravity, or you can play a harp with no strings – only lasers. You can land a satellite in a space simulator, or listen and learn about things such as why wheels don’t have to be round.
Did you know that NASA invented a special pen so astronauts could write upside-down in zero-gravity? The Russians just used pencils!
There are more than 280 exhibits that will keep you engrossed for hours. There is a camera – the Canon Camera Obscura – which is a room sized pinhole camera which provides spectacular 360 degree views of Table Mountain, Robben Island and more.
This truly is a place where you can have fun, while learning about scientific discoveries and technological innovations. It is not just a playground, but a playground of learning!
Find the centre at 407 Canal Walk, Century City, Cape Town, where your easiest access is upper level entrance 5.
Ticket prices:
Adults R20
Youth (3-18) R25
Family Package R78
Enquire about group rates also and don’t miss the explosive Science Shows every Saturday at 13:00 and during school holidays. This should definitely be a priority on your to-do list!