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The Cape Town Science Centre is located on Main Road in Observatory, Cape Town.

It is an educational facility that uses fun and interactive methods to teach science, technology, mathematics and engineering.

The Centre is housed in a building designed by Max Policansky, a forefather of modernist architecture and style in the city. The mainy body of the centre is a massive open plan room with over 280 interactive exhibits on display.

Some of the exhibits you can expect to see are:a human gyroscope, a kinetic acoustic sculpture, a train set with mini-people whizzing round the tracks,a black hole simulator, a hyperbolic slot, massive revolving wheel that people can ride in, a replica of Mark Shuttleworth’s Soyuz space capsule,a hovering ball and much much more.

A recent addition to the centre is an outdoor area with a demonstration of how to save water by harvesting rainwater and a gian chess set.

The centre runs special programmes during school holidays which include activities such as building robots, extracting DNA from onions and competitions to see who can build the tallest tower from spaghetti and marshmallows.

There are twice monthly special events during term time and school groups visiting the centre are given special rates and guided around the centre by one of the knowledgable staff members.

The centre attracts between 126 000 and 138 000 visitors annually.

Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
 
Waterstone A103
7.4 km

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If you are looking for somewhere to feel at home, this is it! The apartment is spacious both inside and out, with two expansive balconies on which to observe the outdoors and take in the surroundings.... More Info

 
Atlantic Affair Boutique Lodge
7.4 km

From R990* Unit

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Welcome to Atlantic Affair, a boutique lodge situated in Cape Town's trendy suburb of Sea Point. While Atlantic Affair offers guests everything they have come to expect from a boutique lodge, Cape To... More Info

 
Howard Davis 28B
7.5 km

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This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom property offers access to a balcony, a large entertainment area, gym equipment and secure private parking and free Wi-Fi. With 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen smart... More Info

 
The Clarendon - Fresnaye
7.5 km

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The Clarendon Guesthouses, on Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard, offers the discerning traveller two unique choices for their stay. Nestled between the slopes of Lions Head and the spectacular ocean belo... More Info

 
Planet Africa
7.5 km

From R3600* Unit


Planet Africa is a charming self-catering apartment in a secure complex in Sea Point, Cape Town. The property is a walk from the Sea Point Promenade, and Saunders Rock Beach, enjoy Clifton and Camps B... More Info

 
La Roche Guest House
7.5 km

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La Roche Guest House is situated in a peaceful residential area of Milnerton. Only minutes to the beach, Milnerton Golf Club, Century City and approximately 15 minutes drive to the City Center, this i... More Info

 
The Cellars Hohenort
7.5 km

From R3150* Unit

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Once experienced, never forgotten Five-Star luxury surrounded by nine acres of perfectly manicured and award-winning gardens, located in Constantia, also known as ‘Cape Town’s Vineyard’ – the histori... More Info

 
Aview
7.6 km

From R5500* Unit

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This luxury Villa is located at the very top of the suburb, offering you stunning beach and sea views along with majestic, romantic evening sunsets. It is close to the world famous CampsBay and Clifto... More Info

 
O on Kloof Boutique Hotel & Spa
7.6 km

From R2280* Unit

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O’s is focused on meticulous detail via its versatile living space. Guests experience a sense of unrushed tranquility, lifting the spirit in an unassuming way. It ensues from the wooded bliss of... More Info

 
Camps Bay House
7.6 km

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This is spacious 4-bedroom house with spectacular sea and mountain views and majestic sunsets, sparkling pool and nice garden. Bordering the Table Mountain Nature Reserve, below the Twelve Apostles, c... More Info

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