Museums · South Wales
Techniquest
In or near Cardiff.
Techniquest — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Techniquest is a museum located in South Wales, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Techniquest is a science discovery centre and educational charity located in Cardiff Bay, offering interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops suitable for all ages. Visitors can explore various scientific concepts through engaging displays and live science shows.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Techniquest is a science museum located in South Wales, postcode CF10. It offers interactive exhibits aimed at engaging visitors with scientific concepts and principles. The museum serves as an educational resource for schools and the general public.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4627, -3.1681
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 5BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 2920 475475
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.techniquest.org
Sources
- osm: way/95070217 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Techniquest?
- Techniquest is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 5BW), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Techniquest?
- Techniquest — a museum in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Techniquest?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Cardiff. Drivers can use postcode CF10 5BW.
- Is Techniquest a protected site?
- Yes — Techniquest is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Techniquest?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 5BW.