Winchester Science Centre facts for kids
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| Former names | INTECH (1986–2002) INTECH Science Centre (2002-2013) |
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| Location | Morn Hill, Chilcomb, England |
| Coordinates | 51°03′35″N 1°15′56″W / 51.05983°N 1.26544°W |
| Operator | Wonderseekers |
| Opened | 28 October 2002 |
The Winchester Science Centre is a super fun place where you can learn about science and technology by doing things! It's located near Winchester in Hampshire, England. Until 2013, it was known as the INTECH Science Centre.
This centre is packed with interactive exhibits. These are perfect for kids aged 5 to 12, but everyone can enjoy them! Lots of people visit every year, over 185,000! It also has the biggest standalone planetarium in the UK, where 176 people can watch amazing shows about space. The centre is run by a group called Wonderseekers, which is a registered charity.
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How the Science Centre Started
Early Days of INTECH
The science centre first opened in 1986. Back then, it was called INTECH. This name came from "Interactive Technology." It was created because there weren't enough scientists and engineers in the local area.
INTECH started in a small, old canteen at Kings' School, Winchester. It quickly became very popular. By the late 1990s, more and more people wanted to visit. The centre needed a much bigger space to welcome everyone.
Moving to a New Home
In 2002, INTECH moved to its current location at Morn Hill. Building this new, purpose-built centre cost about £10 million. Many different groups helped pay for it. These included the Millennium Commission, NTL, IBM, and various government departments.
The new centre was officially opened on October 28, 2002. A very important person, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, came to open it. The new building was much larger, with 3,500 square metres of space.
Becoming Winchester Science Centre
After being known as INTECH for many years, the centre changed its name. In October 2013, it reopened as the Winchester Science Centre. It has been a popular place for learning and discovery ever since.
What You Can Explore
The Winchester Science Centre has two floors filled with exciting, hands-on science exhibits. You can touch, play, and experiment to learn how things work.
There's also a fantastic planetarium. Here, you can watch full-dome films that make you feel like you're flying through space. They also have live shows led by presenters who teach you about stars, planets, and galaxies.
See also
- List of science centres in Europe
