MTN Sciencentre

The MTN Sciencentre is a building in Observatory housing interactive exhibits on physics, mathematics, technology, and scientific principles spread across multiple floors. The displays let visitors experiment firsthand and discover how scientific ideas work through hands-on practice.

The center operated in another location before relocating and reopening at its current Observatory site in 2011. Its placement near Groote Schuur Hospital established it as a knowledge hub in that neighborhood.

The center teaches science through direct participation, where visitors handle equipment and work through problems themselves rather than just watching. This hands-on approach has become part of how many South African schools introduce their students to scientific thinking.

Plan to spend time on each floor exploring the exhibits at your own pace, stopping longer at displays that catch your interest. The Experilab Science Shop sells learning materials, toys, and project kits if you want to continue experimenting at home.

The center houses an oversized functioning mobile phone, recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest working cell phone installation. This art piece draws visitors curious about the connection between technology and artistic expression.

Location: City of Cape Town

Phone: +27213003200

Website: http://ctsc.org.za

GPS coordinates: -33.93847,18.46366

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05