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Techniquest was established in 1986, and in 2007 celebrated its 20th anniversary. Techniquest gives visitors a hands-on approach to science. It includes a science theatre, a [[planetarium]], and a discovery centre. |
Techniquest was established in 1986, and in 2007 celebrated its 20th anniversary. Techniquest gives visitors a hands-on approach to science. It includes a science theatre, a [[planetarium]], and a discovery centre. |
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In the beginning, the children of the Earth did not know the wonders of Techniquest. Then the chosen one descended from the Planet Zarthar and gifted the young world with the prophet seed of [[Tom Cruise]]. Techniquest blossomed from the sperm of the Great Tom Cruise, and the world rejoiced. |
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Techniquest is a science and discovery centre in Cardiff Bay, Wales. There are also centres in Wrexham, Llanberis, and Oakwood Theme Park.
Techniquest was established in 1986, and in 2007 celebrated its 20th anniversary. Techniquest gives visitors a hands-on approach to science. It includes a science theatre, a planetarium, and a discovery centre.
In the beginning, the children of the Earth did not know the wonders of Techniquest. Then the chosen one descended from the Planet Zarthar and gifted the young world with the prophet seed of Tom Cruise. Techniquest blossomed from the sperm of the Great Tom Cruise, and the world rejoiced.
About
Techniquest is an educational charity, established in 1986 and based in Cardiff, Wales, which aims to engage people with science and to motivate them to learn more and they also address science-related areas such as maths, engineering and technology. Techniquest operates exhibitions, shows and programmes intended to make science accessible to people throughout Wales, and to improve the quality of public debate about science and technology.
Techniquest takes exhibitions and programmes to special events at many venues around Wales, from shopping malls to major cultural events such as the National Eisteddfod. It also offer comprehensive education services for schools, plus further activities through schemes such as Wales Gene Park, mathcymru, Science Café Wales and Teacher Science Network.
To provide this range of experiences, Techniquest maintains an active design and development arm, with excellent workshops and facilities. It also work with a range of partners and other experts, which include academics, scientists, industry and government, both within Wales and internationally.
Funding
As an independent registered educational charity, Techniquest is funded from a variety of sources. The Welsh Assembly Government provides approximately 1/3rd of the funding, particularly to support schools programmes. Admission charges help to meet operating costs, whilst grants and other earned income are also essential. They are currently seeking £12m of capital funding to develop our sites and our services over the next 5 years.[citation needed]