Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre (previously known as INTECH) is a hands-on, interactive, science and technology centre located in Morn Hill, just outside the city of Winchester in Hampshire, England.[2] The centre opened in 2002 after grants from Millennium Commission,[3][4] IBM, SEEDA and Hampshire County Council to replace an existing facility.[5] It is a registered charity under English law.[6]

"INTECH" redirects here. For other uses, see Intech (disambiguation).

Winchester Science Centre
Winchester Science Centre Logo
Former namesINTECH (2002–2013)[1]
Coordinates51.05983°N 1.26544°W / 51.05983; -1.26544
Construction
Opened2002 (2002)[1]
Renovated2016[1]
Website
www.winchestersciencecentre.org

The centre houses a range of interactive exhibits, aimed at a core audience of children aged 5–12 years old. The dome's planetarium seats 168.[7]

Description

The centre has two floors of hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium, with a programme of full-dome films and presenter-led shows.[8] A new zone "Explorer Space "opened in 2018. The Invention Studio allows children to explore science-themed activities.

Additionally, the centre's education team runs workshops for schools.

Inside the centre

As part of STEMNET in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the centre organises STEM Ambassadors who volunteer their time to secondary schools.

There are monthly "After Dark" events and space lectures for adults.

References
  1. "About Us". Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  2. "Details of International Conference". Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  3. "Local Council Funding Details". Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  4. "INTECH 2000". Millennium Commission. Retrieved 24 February 2008.
  5. "Previous site in Romsey Road". Retrieved 28 September 2017.
  6. "Winchester Science Centre, registered charity no. 294582". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  7. "Intech Science Centre's Hands-On Approach Works with the Kids | Inspired Community for Test Valley, Hampshire". Archived from the original on 19 June 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2012.
  8. "What's on | Winchester Science Centre". www.winchestersciencecentre.org. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
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