Hands-On Science
Colour Me Beautiful
Think learning is just about sitting at your desk and listening to your teacher? Think again! One of the best ways to learn about science is to get out there and feel, smell, hear and see things for yourself. Here are some interesting science centres and museums in Asia where you can do just that.
Science Centre Singapore
Jurong East, Singapore
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This science centre has 14 indoor and outdoor galleries full of interactive activities on science, mathematics and technology. From optical illusions to climate change to inventions, there are many games and hands-on options to try out. Swing by the Omni-Theatre for exciting documentaries. It is currently showing Legends of Flight (till July 31, 2011) and Hubble (till October 31, 2011). www.science.edu.sg Tel: +65 6425 2500. Open daily from 10am–6pm |
Hong Kong Science Museum
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Check out the Energy Machine (the largest device of its kind in the world) to discover the secrets of energy conversion. The museum also features Hong Kong’s first local airliner, the http://hk.science.museum Tel: +852 2732 3232. Closed on Thursdays, opening hours vary |
National Museum of Nature & Science, Tokyo
Ueno District, Tokyo, Japan
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Japan’s National Museum has an extensive collection and visitors can find out about dinosaurs, space and species diversity. There is also Theater360, an exciting way to watch short movies on science and discovery. Not too far away and also part of the museum is the Tsukuba Botanical Garden. Dinosaur lovers won’t want to miss the Dinosaur Expo, on from July 2 to October 2, 2011. www.kahaku.go.jp Tel: +81 (0)3 5777 8600. Closed on Mondays, opening hours vary from July 1–August 31, 2011 |
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