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Visitors to Techniquest will find an increased floorspace of 60 per cent
Wales’ largest science discovery will reopen in May to reveal its new look, along with 52 new exhibits
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echniquest is about to open its doors to reveal the centre’s biggest refurbishment since it first opened in 1995. The project, which has been four years in planning, will see the science centre transformed with a new extension, a new gift shop and space for a new café facility, alongside the existing favourites of the full dome Planetarium and the Science Theatre. With an increased floor space of 6 per cent, Techniquest aims to engage more people
with STEM-related content and diversify its audience with the help of 52 new exhibits. Each exhibit has been created by German company, H ttinger and are in their final stages of construction, before being brought to Cardiff Bay for installation. Head of projects at Techniquest, James Summers, says, “It has been an aim of ours to change the perception of our centre and appeal to a wider demographic, and especially to an older audience. We’re confident these changes
will do just that – re-establishing us as a major player amongst science and discovery attractions in the UK. Our refreshed centre will include five key themes Biomedical Science, Chemistry, World Issues, Environmental Science, and Space. The earth uake simulator and virtual operating table are just a flavour of the fantastic new content people will find at Techni uest from this May. ” For more: www.techniquest.org
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