Techniquest at 25

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Techniquest celebrates its 25th birthday this November. The science discovery centre has more than 120 interactive exhibits as well as a planetarium and science theatre.
Techniquest todayTechniquest's first site was the gas showroom opposite Cardiff Castle (now Burger King).Techniquest's original buildingFront of house staff who worked in phase oneIn 1988 it moved to a pre-fabricated industrial building in Cardiff BayTechniquest phase two workshop staff.Some of the staff who worked at Techniquest during phase two.Aerial photograph showing phases two and threePhase Three buildingPhase Three buildingTechniquest receives its 500,000th visitor.Princess Diana and Princes William and Harry John Major and William Hague enjoying a visit to Techniquest in 1996Tony Blair visiting Techniquest in Cardiff Bay.The Queen visited Techniquest Glyndwr on 18 June 2003Air power Steffan on the piano.

Techniquest have arranged a number of fun-packed, science-filled activities to celebrate their 25th birthday. You can find out more on Techniquest's own birthday website.


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