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The Cape Town Science Centre is a world of discovery under one roof! Expect a wide variety of interactive displays and exciting activities for your enjoyment.
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Build a house in the exclusive 'kids only' Concor Building Site, challenge your mind with Puzzling Things, experience weightlessness similar to that of space with a spin on the Human Gyroscope, explore Space with the AstroTrek Virtual Reality Exhibition & Light Room and see and hear science in the Audio Kinetic Sculpture. Enjoy a game of Chess on the Giant Chess set. We offer free internet to all

our visitors. Remember to take a breather and enjoy refreshments from the iCafe. We are a work in progress and currently undergoing a refurbishment! While we are able to offer our visitor the great experiences they have become accustomed to, we will continue to add new and exciting elements to our offering. We are striving to find the support to grow this centre into everything you would expect from a world class science centre and more. We value your visits and encourage your support.

04/09/2026

For three Saturdays this September, join us at the Cape Town Science Centre for our Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) weekend programme, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑈𝑠.

Explore the creativity, wisdom and traditional skills behind beadwork, Khoisan rock art, paper bag weaving, rope weaving, traditional musical instruments and anklet shakers through a collection of fun, hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations.

Dates: 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟓, 𝟏𝟐 & 𝟏𝟗 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
Time: 𝟎𝟗:𝟎𝟎 - 𝟏𝟔:𝟑𝟎

Create, weave, shake, listen and explore while learning how traditional knowledge, skills, art, music and natural materials have been passed down through generations.

Come celebrate culture, creativity, storytelling and traditional skills in an exciting programme where there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Download/view the full programme here:
https://www.ctsc.org.za/heritage-weekend-programme/

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SAVE THE DATES:

Our upcoming holiday programme, 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗿 & 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱, runs from 24 September to 5 October 2026. More details coming soon!

19/08/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗕 𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟?

Join us on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, for an informative session where we’ll introduce 𝐶𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑢𝑏, explain how it works, and guide you step-by-step through registering your school. By the end of the webinar, you’ll be ready to get your Code Club started!

What we’ll cover:

* What is 𝐶𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑢𝑏?
* How 𝐶𝑜𝑑𝑒 𝐶𝑙𝑢𝑏 supports learners and educators
* Resources and support available to your school
* Live step-by-step registration
* Questions & answers

Date: 3 September 2026
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM (Join from 3:15 PM | Online via Microsoft Teams)

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭.

Join the free webinar: bit.ly/4wx8Sj3
or via the link here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/code-club-welcome-and-registration-webinar/

10/08/2026

What's on at the Cape Town Science Centre:

The Power of Her Mind weekend programme runs on Saturdays and Public Holidays during the month of August 2026.

Step into a world of discovery where science comes alive through exciting hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations. From building models and creating colourful experiments to exploring nature and the human body, every activity is designed to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators. Join us for a fun-filled STEM experience that encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and play, while celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in science.

Download/view the programme here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/the-power-of-her-mind-august-weekend-programme/

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Highlight – Visiting exhibition for Women’s Month:

The exhibition ‘Oceánicas: Female Pioneers in Ocean Science’ tells the life and work of 20 illustrious female marine scientists, some of them forgotten by history. From the first and only woman to sail around the world during the time of the great explorations, to women who today lead the fight for ocean conservation.

Their stories tell us about the development of marine science over the last few centuries, but also of the difficulties they have faced for being women – in oceanography, in science, in life – and of the fight for equality of many generations.

This exhibition is part of the dissemination project ‘Oceánicas: women pioneers in oceanography’, developed by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) with the collaboration of the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology – Ministry of Science and Innovation.

30/07/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗮 is an annual programme of talks and events that focus on the local food system. The 2026 programme has been on since 20 July and runs until 2 August. The theme for this year is ‘Water and the food system’.

𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗮𝗯 at the Cape Town Science Centre

Water doesn’t always come from a tap. In this hands-on workshop, kids aged 6 to 12 will discover where water really hides – in desert plants, underground bulbs, coastal fogs, and the ancient knowledge of the KhoeKhoe people, who could read a dry landscape and find water where others saw none. Part science experiment, part kitchen adventure, the Water Lab turns that knowledge into something you can taste. Kids will explore, cook, and eat their way through one of the most important questions of our time: where does water come from, and how do we find it when it disappears? Curious, hands-on, and genuinely delicious.

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 – 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟲 – 𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱

Limited capacity. Kindly note that no tickets will be sold on site at the CTSC – purchase your tickets directly from Food Indaba here: foodindaba.org/fi26/

16/07/2026

📯 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🤩

This 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, our activities scheduled as part of our Kitchen Chemistry Holiday Programme will make way for a Coding & Robotics Open Day!

In collaboration with the Cape Town Science Centre, Impact.com is celebrating Mandela Day with 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 to the CTSC.

Meet and learn from a fantastic line-up of organisations, companies and innovators who are passionate about inspiring the next generation through coding, robotics, science and technology.

Spend the day exploring:
* Coding & robotics workshops
* Live demonstrations
* Interactive exhibits
* Science shows
* A festival of games
…and so much more!

Whether you're curious about coding, love science, or simply looking for a fun, educational day out during the school holidays, there's something for everyone!

Read more about the Open Day and view the programme here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/coding-robotics-open-day-on-mandela-day/

Join us in celebrating Mandela Day through discovery, innovation and play. We look forward to welcoming you!

Saturday, 18 July 2026 from 09:00 – 16:30 at the Cape Town Science Centre – 370B Main Road, Observatory.

🎟 FREE ENTRY

*All workshops can be pre-booked upon arrival at the CTSC.

23/06/2026

What’s on at the Cape Town Science Centre this winter?

Mix, fizz, bubble, and experiment your way through our 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

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There's even more to discover this holiday! On selected days, our collaborating partners will bring exciting pop-up exhibits, presentations, live demonstrations, mascots, and hands-on activities to the CTSC. From ocean exploration and wildlife conservation to recycling and environmental action, these bonus experiences are not to be missed!

Winter Board Games at the Cape Town Science Centre:
Explore 400+ board games for all ages and skill levels! Bring your own game or discover a new favourite with help from our friendly game facilitator. Visit the Wizards Board Games Room - the Chris Legg Collection on the 1st floor of the CTSC!

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Download/view the full programme here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/kitchen-chemistry-holiday-programme/

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Saturday), 10:00 - 16:30 on public holidays *CLOSED on Sundays

ENTRY FEES: Youth (3-18) - R95, Adult - R95, Pensioners - R45,
Family Package (4 people) - R340, Group (10 or more) R85 pp

Tickets can be purchased on site at the CTSC Ticket Office, or online via Webtickets.

19/06/2026

The Cape Town Science Centre will be running a 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼:𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 holiday club, for tweens and teenagers during the upcoming school holidays.

Using the BBC Micro and Microsoft MakeCode, participants will learn how to create interactive programs, animations, games, smart devices and coding challenges while developing problem-solving and computational thinking skills.

Date: 30 June – 2 July 2026 (3 days)
Ages: 11 – 17 years
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Capacity: 20 participants
Price: Non-members: R600 | Members: R450

Each participant will receive a certificate upon completion of the holiday club.

Sign up here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/microbit-masterclass-holiday-club/

** Kindly note that we require a minimum of 10 participants for the club to go ahead.

12/06/2026

The Cape Town Science Centre's 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 weekend programme is an exciting journey into the science of the sea, where mysterious creatures drift, waves shape our world, and human ingenuity meets the power of water. Through interactive experiments and creative builds, kids will explore how marine life thrives, how boats float, and how coastal structures protect our shores.

From jellyfish in a bottle to boat design challenges, each workshop blends hands-on fun with scientific discovery, showing how simple materials can unlock the secrets of the deep. It’s a playful, immersive adventure that combines curiosity, creativity, and ocean science perfect for young explorers eager to discover the world beneath the waves.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Dates: 6, 13, 15, 16, 20 June & 25 July 2026

Opening Hours: 09:00 - 16:30 (Monday to Saturday) and 10:00 - 16:30 on public holidays. Kindly note that the CTSC is closed on Sundays.

Download/view the full programme here: https://www.ctsc.org.za/deep-sea-discovery-weekend-programme/

Tickets available on site at our Ticket Office, or online via Webtickets.

** Winter holiday programme coming soon! Save the dates: 27 June - 20 July 2026 **

01/06/2026

𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

Ready to save time, teach smarter, and unlock new possibilities in your classroom?

Join the Cape Town Science Centre and the Western Cape Education Department for two engaging webinars designed to help educators confidently explore and apply AI in teaching and learning.

• Learn from expert educators and AI specialists from the WCED
• Discover practical, classroom-ready AI tools
• Boost productivity and creativity
• Earn a Microsoft Elevate Certificate

Webinar 1 - 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜
[Wednesday, 10 June 2026 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM]

• What is AI?
• AI awareness and opportunities
• Responsible, ethical use of AI
• Building confidence as teachers

Webinar 2 - 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
[Thursday, 11 June 2026 from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM]

• AI tools in teaching and learning
• Lessons planning with AI
• Time-saving strategies
• Realtime classroom applications

Registration is essential! – Sign up here: bit.ly/4f6T0Pc

𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥. 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘.

* Please note – It is not compulsory to attend both sessions, however doing so will maximise your impact! Whether you attend one session or two, you will still receive your certification.

22/05/2026

30 teachers from 17 schools from Metro Central, South and East attended the STEM Clubs Network’s 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘛𝘰 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴 teacher training at the Cape Town Science Centre on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.

The programme offered an introduction to what participants can expect throughout the STEM Club journey and highlighted the importance of STEM education and the play-to-learn approach of the CTSC, where curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning are at the centre of every experience. Teachers were encouraged to remember that STEM Clubs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all learners - not only those who are academically inclined - creating opportunities for every child to explore, discover, and grow.

The afternoon programme also included hands-on workshops focusing on Acids and Bases, where participants experimented with indicators and enjoyed launching rocket poppers while exploring scientific concepts in a fun and interactive way. The session concluded with teachers receiving their STEM Club Starter Kits, equipping them for the exciting journey ahead.

Special thanks to our valued partners from Nature Connect and their Sustainable Schools Hub, who shared valuable insights into the support and opportunities they provide to schools. And thank you to all the teachers who joined us for the 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘛𝘰 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴 training - we wish you and your learners all the best for establishment of a STEM Club in your school.

Feedback sent to Amicia Canterbury, Project Manager of the STEM Clubs Network, from an educator at Dysseldorp Secondary School in Eden & Central Karoo, who has an active STEM Club:

“We are growing. We are Thriving ❤❤❤ Thank you Amicia for the confidence you have in us to promote Science within the Western Cape Education sector. You and your team are truly inspiring ❤❤❤ "

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The Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Club Network is a provincial programme initiated by the Western Cape Education Department, in collaboration with the Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) that promotes and supports STEM Clubs based in Western Cape schools.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: We have reached capacity for the year and will open registration for new schools during 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳.

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370B Main Road, Observatory (next To Groote Schuur Hospital)
Cape Town
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Telephone

+27213003200

Website

http://www.ctsc.org.za/

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