Cape Town Science Centre, Science museum in Observatory, Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Science Centre is a science museum in Observatory featuring interactive exhibits spread across multiple floors. These displays allow visitors to explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.
The museum began at a different location and relocated to Observatory in 2011, gaining more space for its exhibitions. This move marked a turning point that allowed the centre to expand its offerings to the community.
The centre runs educational programs that bring science to young people from the wider region. School groups regularly visit to participate in hands-on learning that connects to their studies.
The museum sits on Main Road and is easy to reach by bus or car, with parking available on site. Plan to spend a few hours here to experience the different exhibits without rushing.
The museum houses a full-scale replica of a space capsule linked to South African space history, alongside unusual scientific objects. One particularly striking exhibit is an oversized mobile phone that holds a world record for its size.
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