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
🎄🎄 Our Christmas opening hours are 10am–5pm from Friday 19 December until 4 January* 🎄🎄
And don’t forget, Santa is visiting every weekend before Christmas!
(*Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
And don’t forget, Santa is visiting every weekend before Christmas!
(*Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🎄🎄 Our Christmas opening hours are 10am–5pm from Friday 19 December until 4 January* 🎄🎄
And don’t forget, Santa is visiting every weekend before Christmas!
(*Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
And don’t forget, Santa is visiting every weekend before Christmas!
(*Closed 24–26 December and 1 January)
Today and tomorrow (13/14 Dec), the Geminid meteor shower will be peaking in the skies… this meteor shower is known for being bright and colourful, made up of debris trailing the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
Let us know if you see it!
Let us know if you see it!
December 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today and tomorrow (13/14 Dec), the Geminid meteor shower will be peaking in the skies… this meteor shower is known for being bright and colourful, made up of debris trailing the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.
Let us know if you see it!
Let us know if you see it!
Thanks to those who came to last night’s event Adults Only: A Big Kid’s Christmas – what a brilliant night full of festive cheer 🎄🥂
Plans are already underway for our next one around Valentine’s Day – here are a few snaps from last year’s “Love You To The Moon & Back” 💘
Plans are already underway for our next one around Valentine’s Day – here are a few snaps from last year’s “Love You To The Moon & Back” 💘
December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Thanks to those who came to last night’s event Adults Only: A Big Kid’s Christmas – what a brilliant night full of festive cheer 🎄🥂
Plans are already underway for our next one around Valentine’s Day – here are a few snaps from last year’s “Love You To The Moon & Back” 💘
Plans are already underway for our next one around Valentine’s Day – here are a few snaps from last year’s “Love You To The Moon & Back” 💘
Cardiff Bay is sparkling with festive magic✨
If you’re heading down to enjoy the lights, a hot choc or bite to eat, don’t forget to check out what else is on! From catching Santa at TQ, to bumping into T-Rex at the Red Dragon Centre 🦖, there’s plenty to discover!
👉 www.visitcardiffbay.info/events
If you’re heading down to enjoy the lights, a hot choc or bite to eat, don’t forget to check out what else is on! From catching Santa at TQ, to bumping into T-Rex at the Red Dragon Centre 🦖, there’s plenty to discover!
👉 www.visitcardiffbay.info/events
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Cardiff Bay is sparkling with festive magic✨
If you’re heading down to enjoy the lights, a hot choc or bite to eat, don’t forget to check out what else is on! From catching Santa at TQ, to bumping into T-Rex at the Red Dragon Centre 🦖, there’s plenty to discover!
👉 www.visitcardiffbay.info/events
If you’re heading down to enjoy the lights, a hot choc or bite to eat, don’t forget to check out what else is on! From catching Santa at TQ, to bumping into T-Rex at the Red Dragon Centre 🦖, there’s plenty to discover!
👉 www.visitcardiffbay.info/events
On this day 1815, Ada Lovelace was born.
In 1843, she wrote what’s widely recognised as the world’s first computer program, decades before computers as we know them existed!
Her insight that machines could follow instructions (and even be creative!) laid foundations for modern computing 💻
In 1843, she wrote what’s widely recognised as the world’s first computer program, decades before computers as we know them existed!
Her insight that machines could follow instructions (and even be creative!) laid foundations for modern computing 💻
December 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On this day 1815, Ada Lovelace was born.
In 1843, she wrote what’s widely recognised as the world’s first computer program, decades before computers as we know them existed!
Her insight that machines could follow instructions (and even be creative!) laid foundations for modern computing 💻
In 1843, she wrote what’s widely recognised as the world’s first computer program, decades before computers as we know them existed!
Her insight that machines could follow instructions (and even be creative!) laid foundations for modern computing 💻
There’s one more week to help us win £1000!
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute!
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Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute!
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December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There’s one more week to help us win £1000!
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute!
https://movementforgood.com/
Simply enter our name to nominate us to win – it takes less than a minute!
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Big thanks to the families who've visited for Home Ed Days in 2025 🙌
We’ve covered everything from oceans to space in our live science shows, forensics to brain surgery in our lab workshops and we’ve journeyed to the moon and beyond via our planetarium! 😄
Let us know your favourite part 👇
We’ve covered everything from oceans to space in our live science shows, forensics to brain surgery in our lab workshops and we’ve journeyed to the moon and beyond via our planetarium! 😄
Let us know your favourite part 👇
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Big thanks to the families who've visited for Home Ed Days in 2025 🙌
We’ve covered everything from oceans to space in our live science shows, forensics to brain surgery in our lab workshops and we’ve journeyed to the moon and beyond via our planetarium! 😄
Let us know your favourite part 👇
We’ve covered everything from oceans to space in our live science shows, forensics to brain surgery in our lab workshops and we’ve journeyed to the moon and beyond via our planetarium! 😄
Let us know your favourite part 👇
Just TWO SLEEPS – are you coming? 🥳
Last few tickets remaining 🎫
Grab your besties, and come and have a play on the exhibits with a drink in hand, live music, magical science, Christmas crafts and super-fun activities!
Book now https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-a-big-kids-christmas/
Last few tickets remaining 🎫
Grab your besties, and come and have a play on the exhibits with a drink in hand, live music, magical science, Christmas crafts and super-fun activities!
Book now https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-a-big-kids-christmas/
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Just TWO SLEEPS – are you coming? 🥳
Last few tickets remaining 🎫
Grab your besties, and come and have a play on the exhibits with a drink in hand, live music, magical science, Christmas crafts and super-fun activities!
Book now https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-a-big-kids-christmas/
Last few tickets remaining 🎫
Grab your besties, and come and have a play on the exhibits with a drink in hand, live music, magical science, Christmas crafts and super-fun activities!
Book now https://www.techniquest.org/events/adult-lates-a-big-kids-christmas/
Our naughty elves are ready for the Festive Family Party this weekend, are you? Still a few tickets left 🥳
Come and celebrate with the family after dark – there’ll be live science, Christmas crafts & activities, and Santa will be doing the rounds if your little one would like to meet him 🎅 🤳
Come and celebrate with the family after dark – there’ll be live science, Christmas crafts & activities, and Santa will be doing the rounds if your little one would like to meet him 🎅 🤳
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our naughty elves are ready for the Festive Family Party this weekend, are you? Still a few tickets left 🥳
Come and celebrate with the family after dark – there’ll be live science, Christmas crafts & activities, and Santa will be doing the rounds if your little one would like to meet him 🎅 🤳
Come and celebrate with the family after dark – there’ll be live science, Christmas crafts & activities, and Santa will be doing the rounds if your little one would like to meet him 🎅 🤳
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Coffee Mania 🎄
Be sure to swing by for a festive hot drink and a tasty treat—the perfect way to recharge during your Techniquest visit! 🍰☕️
Be sure to swing by for a festive hot drink and a tasty treat—the perfect way to recharge during your Techniquest visit! 🍰☕️
December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Coffee Mania 🎄
Be sure to swing by for a festive hot drink and a tasty treat—the perfect way to recharge during your Techniquest visit! 🍰☕️
Be sure to swing by for a festive hot drink and a tasty treat—the perfect way to recharge during your Techniquest visit! 🍰☕️
Stuck for Christmas gifts? 🎁
Why not pop in to our shop in the Bay for some unique stocking fillers and brilliant STEM-related gifts for the loved ones in your life!
Slime, fidgets, puzzles, science books — and some adorable cuddly toys!
Why not pop in to our shop in the Bay for some unique stocking fillers and brilliant STEM-related gifts for the loved ones in your life!
Slime, fidgets, puzzles, science books — and some adorable cuddly toys!
December 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Stuck for Christmas gifts? 🎁
Why not pop in to our shop in the Bay for some unique stocking fillers and brilliant STEM-related gifts for the loved ones in your life!
Slime, fidgets, puzzles, science books — and some adorable cuddly toys!
Why not pop in to our shop in the Bay for some unique stocking fillers and brilliant STEM-related gifts for the loved ones in your life!
Slime, fidgets, puzzles, science books — and some adorable cuddly toys!
Santa has arrived at Techniquest 🎅🏼🙌
Book your tickets for weekends before the big day to meet him and grab a Santa selfie 🤳
www.techniquest.org
Book your tickets for weekends before the big day to meet him and grab a Santa selfie 🤳
www.techniquest.org
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Santa has arrived at Techniquest 🎅🏼🙌
Book your tickets for weekends before the big day to meet him and grab a Santa selfie 🤳
www.techniquest.org
Book your tickets for weekends before the big day to meet him and grab a Santa selfie 🤳
www.techniquest.org
It’s #DisabilityDay, a chance to highlight how we’re working to make Techniquest welcoming and accessible for all.
💬 “There was a quiet place for my daughter, which was brilliant as she’s autistic.”
💬 “A really nice, cheerful place for kids and accessible for wheelchairs.”
💬 “There was a quiet place for my daughter, which was brilliant as she’s autistic.”
💬 “A really nice, cheerful place for kids and accessible for wheelchairs.”
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It’s #DisabilityDay, a chance to highlight how we’re working to make Techniquest welcoming and accessible for all.
💬 “There was a quiet place for my daughter, which was brilliant as she’s autistic.”
💬 “A really nice, cheerful place for kids and accessible for wheelchairs.”
💬 “There was a quiet place for my daughter, which was brilliant as she’s autistic.”
💬 “A really nice, cheerful place for kids and accessible for wheelchairs.”
News just in! We have the amazing Florence Knight performing at Xmas Adult Lates on December 11th 🎵🎵
PLUS
Super-fun busking activities on the floor which may or may not involve FIRE 🔥 and CHOCOLATE 🍫
🎫 Early Bird SOLD OUT. Tickets £17 incl. welcome drink.
PLUS
Super-fun busking activities on the floor which may or may not involve FIRE 🔥 and CHOCOLATE 🍫
🎫 Early Bird SOLD OUT. Tickets £17 incl. welcome drink.
December 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
News just in! We have the amazing Florence Knight performing at Xmas Adult Lates on December 11th 🎵🎵
PLUS
Super-fun busking activities on the floor which may or may not involve FIRE 🔥 and CHOCOLATE 🍫
🎫 Early Bird SOLD OUT. Tickets £17 incl. welcome drink.
PLUS
Super-fun busking activities on the floor which may or may not involve FIRE 🔥 and CHOCOLATE 🍫
🎫 Early Bird SOLD OUT. Tickets £17 incl. welcome drink.
Today is #GivingTuesday 💛
Why not support Techniquest by shopping through easyfundraising or visiting our website to see all the ways you can support us as a business or individual. Links below 👇
Thank you 🙏
Why not support Techniquest by shopping through easyfundraising or visiting our website to see all the ways you can support us as a business or individual. Links below 👇
Thank you 🙏
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today is #GivingTuesday 💛
Why not support Techniquest by shopping through easyfundraising or visiting our website to see all the ways you can support us as a business or individual. Links below 👇
Thank you 🙏
Why not support Techniquest by shopping through easyfundraising or visiting our website to see all the ways you can support us as a business or individual. Links below 👇
Thank you 🙏
Only a few chances to be part of Santa’s spy squad in our latest KLA Lab workshop 🎅🏼
If you are aged 7+, you can book into the lab this Christmas and delve into the exciting world of forensic science…
Limited spaces... click for available slots 👇
https://www.techniquest.org/events/santas-spy-squad/
If you are aged 7+, you can book into the lab this Christmas and delve into the exciting world of forensic science…
Limited spaces... click for available slots 👇
https://www.techniquest.org/events/santas-spy-squad/
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Only a few chances to be part of Santa’s spy squad in our latest KLA Lab workshop 🎅🏼
If you are aged 7+, you can book into the lab this Christmas and delve into the exciting world of forensic science…
Limited spaces... click for available slots 👇
https://www.techniquest.org/events/santas-spy-squad/
If you are aged 7+, you can book into the lab this Christmas and delve into the exciting world of forensic science…
Limited spaces... click for available slots 👇
https://www.techniquest.org/events/santas-spy-squad/
Remember Pong? 🕹️
On this day in 1972, the much-loved video game was released by Atari’s co-founder, Nolan Bushnell. It would go on to achieve great commercial success and help kickstart the multi-billion pound industry!
#FactOfTheDay #Atari #ComputerGames #Pong
On this day in 1972, the much-loved video game was released by Atari’s co-founder, Nolan Bushnell. It would go on to achieve great commercial success and help kickstart the multi-billion pound industry!
#FactOfTheDay #Atari #ComputerGames #Pong
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Remember Pong? 🕹️
On this day in 1972, the much-loved video game was released by Atari’s co-founder, Nolan Bushnell. It would go on to achieve great commercial success and help kickstart the multi-billion pound industry!
#FactOfTheDay #Atari #ComputerGames #Pong
On this day in 1972, the much-loved video game was released by Atari’s co-founder, Nolan Bushnell. It would go on to achieve great commercial success and help kickstart the multi-billion pound industry!
#FactOfTheDay #Atari #ComputerGames #Pong
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 🙏
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#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 🙏
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#MovementForGood
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#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 🎁