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 an exciting place where you can learn about science and technology by doing fun, hands-on activities! It's located near Winchester in Hampshire, England. Before 2013, it was known as the INTECH Science Centre.
This centre is packed with interactive exhibits that are great for curious minds of all ages, especially kids and teens. Every year, over 185,000 people visit to explore and discover. One of its coolest features is the huge planetarium, which can seat 176 people. It's the biggest standalone planetarium in the whole UK! The centre is run by a group called Wonderseekers, which is a registered charity.
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The Story of the Science Centre
How it All Started
The idea for the science centre began in 1986. Back then, it was called INTECH, which is short for "Interactive Technology." It was created because people noticed there weren't enough scientists and engineers in the local area. The very first INTECH was set up in an old school canteen at King's School in Winchester.
Moving to a New Home
INTECH became very popular, and soon it needed a much bigger space. So, in 2002, the centre 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, including the Millennium Commission, NTL, IBM, and various government departments and councils.
The new centre officially opened on October 28, 2002. A very important person, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was there to open it!
Becoming Winchester Science Centre
In October 2013, INTECH got a new name and became the Winchester Science Centre. It continues to be a fantastic place for everyone to explore the wonders of science.
What Can You Explore?
The Winchester Science Centre has two floors filled with amazing hands-on science exhibits. You can touch, play, and experiment to understand how things work.
Discover the Planetarium
The centre also has a fantastic planetarium. Inside the giant dome, you can watch incredible full-dome films that take you on journeys through space. There are also live shows led by presenters who will teach you all about stars, planets, and galaxies!
See also
- List of science centres in Europe
Images for kids
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The official logo of the Winchester Science Centre.
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The outside of the Winchester Science Centre building.
