Antarctica and Islands: A journey of discovery

The MTN Science Centre in Century City's Canal Walk brings everyone, young and old, loads to enjoy this winter with stories from Antarctica


The MTN Science Centre at Canal Walk Century City in Cape Town is South Africa's first world-class interactive science centre, well known by locals for the great combination where parents can shop and drop the kids off for a fantastic time at the centre.

The MTN Science Centre is a place where your kids can have fun with or without their parents, while learning about scientific discoveries and technological innovations.

They have over 280 displays for children to enjoy, as well as an auditorium, camera obscura, computer rooms, laboratories and an exhibition hall.

Evening Talk: Antarctica and Islands: A journey of discovery

Carlton Fillis, a senior forecaster at the Cape Town Weather office will take the audience on a journey to Antarctica, with a stopover on the Islands, the weather and climate there and it's importance for South Africa's weather.

Evening Talk: Antarctica and Islands: A journey of discovery

Date: 16 July
Venue: MTN Science Centre
Location: Canal Walk, Cape Town
Time: 18:30

Children, young and old alike will enjoy what Cape Town has to offer for the long winter months – as well as the warm summer days.

The Two Oceans Aquarium also offers fantastic things all year round for everyone to enjoy and for all ages.

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Expect an excellent overview of the best things to do with Children in Cape Town from November!

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