Technopolis in Summer Mode

Experiment outside with the whole family!
Is the sun out during the summer holidays? Then we’re going outside! Discover our revamped Science Garden complete with excavator, launch water rockets to your heart’s content and make some really slippery super slime. 

For the first time, you can also experience a show outside with XL experiments that would be too big to do indoors. But there is much more besides !
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Technopolis in Summer Mode
All ages

Digging away in the Science Garden

Operating a real-life excavator? You can’t just do that in your own garden or in the park! By the way, did you know that lots more new exhibits have sprung up here?

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excavator children
8+ (or younger*)

Launch water rockets

What’s a hot summer’s day without water fun? During this workshop, try to hit the target with your rocket by playing with the angle, pressure and water volume.

No reservation needed (between 12.15 p.m. and 3.15 p.m.)
lauching water rockets with the entire family
10+ (or younger*)

Make slippery super slime

For this popular workshop, it is best to put on a lab coat and gloves. Go through all the steps ​“neatly” and when you’re done, take your slimy creation home.

Book your place on site (between 12 noon and 4.15 p.m.)
8+ (or younger)*

Take part in an outside show (NL)

During the show ​“De allerslimste wetenschapper” (NL), we perform XL experiments that we can’t just do indoors. And the best thing of all? You get to choose which one!

10.30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Discover, experiment… and enjoy!

A tasty ice cream, a refreshing drink and the chance to just have a rest. What more could you want on a summer’s day? While the children make new discoveries, parents can laze around as they keep an eye on them.

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4+*

Dive into our new exhibitions

Is it too hot out in the sun? Unexpected shower? Rain or shine, our exhibition areas and zones keep you sheltered from the elements. Did you know that they have all been revamped in the past few years? Recommended: Wanderhead (for the very youngest researchers), the technology exhibition ON/OFF and the temporary AI zone!

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Things you need to know

All these activities (between 1 July and 31 August) are included in the price of your day ticket. You need to book on site just for the super slime workshop. Places are limited, so be quick.
Is it raining? Or is it really too hot outside (code orange or >35°C)? Then we will build aeroplanes indoors instead of water rockets during the workshop Vleugels van papier (NL) (no reservation needed) and travel to space from our auditorium during the show Kosmos Airlines. The playground remains open, but unsupervised. We ask parents to keep an eye on their children themselves.
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Tad younger?*

Children younger than the recommended age can take part in all the activities, especially if mum or dad lend a hand. During the show, they may not understand all the explanations, but we provide enough fire, smoke and bangs to endlessly fascinate even the youngest curious minds.

Free annual pass for all Mechelen residents!

Do you live in Mechelen or one of its districts? And are you planning to visit Technopolis before the end of the summer holidays? For the price of a day ticket, you’re entitled to an Explorer annual pass worth €65!

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Do you have our new app yet?

From ​‘Wow, how does that work?’ to ​‘What time does the show start?’ and ​‘Where can I leave my coat?’: whether you want to learn more about science or simply find your way around, our app is your guide to Technopolis from now on.

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