Once again, a new scholastic year comes to an end and the summer holidays are here! Esplora Interactive Science Centre offers a range of inspirational and engaging learning experiences for all our visitors to enjoy in a fully air-conditioned space. The programme includes science shows, workshops, 200+ interactive exhibits, and a planetarium experience.
The list of interactive activities is designed to give visitors the opportunity to explore, think, and imagine! To ensure continued engagement and discovery, the programme will feature a dynamic thematic rotation, with the central theme evolving every few weeks to provide fresh perspectives and varied learning opportunities.
1-13 July | Theme 1: GAME ON!
15 July-3 August | Theme 2: FOODIE SCIENCE
5–24 August | Theme 3: IL-ĠIMGĦA TAL-FESTA
26 August–14 September | Theme 4: IT’S ONLY NATURAL
16-28 September | Theme 5: MISSION: SPACE!
Interactive Science Show | 6+ Years
Step into the world of sports science with this dynamic show exploring what fuels athletes and how science enhances their performance. Discover how the body converts food into energy, why different sports require different types of fuel, and how the right equipment helps athletes perform better and stay safe.
Interactive Science Show | 3-6 Years
Do you want to go on a journey of discovery and explore different superpowers? Help us identify strong shapes, get up close and personal to things that are far away or very tiny, and learn about how some animals are very good at being invisible. ‘Superhero In You’ is designed to introduce students to scientific concepts through dazzling demonstrations that explore how scientists use science and technology to make the world a better place.
Hands-On Workshop | 7+ Years
Formula 1 racing is not just about speed, it’s a demonstration of advanced science and clever safety design. With the right knowledge of physics and engineering, race car drivers can reach high speeds while staying safe. In this hands-on workshop, children explore the physics of motion and energy by building K’nex cars to protect a raw egg passenger in a crash simulation.
Hands-On Workshop | 3-6 Years
Explore how your body works in this interactive workshop! Learn about internal and external body systems through hands-on fun activities. Discover the functions of your organs and how to care for them. Join us for a playful and educational journey inside the human body.
Interactive Science Show | 6+ Years
Join us in this live science show to explore how our essential body organs work. Through a series of intriguing demonstrations, discover what kind of food we need to eat, how food is processed through our digestive system, and how burps and farts come about.
Hands-On Workshop | 7+ Years
Join us for Climate Conundrum, an engaging workshop exploring how what we eat, and drink is impacted by climate change. Together, we’ll delve into the history of climate change, examine its current impact on food production and water availability, and explore practical solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.
Hands-On Workshop | 3-6 Years
Have you ever looked at a plant and wondered where it came from? Or why caterpillars make cocoons? Let me tell you a story about a seed that becomes a plant and an egg that becomes a beautiful butterfly. Through this interactive storytelling session, students will discover how to grow plants from seeds and what plants need in order to grow.
Hands-On Workshop | 2-4 Years | This workshop is available to families on weekends only
Discover a world of squishy dough, fuzzy fruit and tickly sponges in Touchy Feely our 30-minute sensory adventure for toddlers and their grown-ups. Little hands explore textures, temperatures and wet-vs-dry fun, while practicing motor skills and making a pretend fruit- pie together. Join us for gentle play that turns touch into super fun learning!
Interactive Science Show | 7+ Years
Ignite your curiosity in a blazing showcase where chemistry meets spectacle. Watch rainbow-coloured flames leap and fly through the air, while controlled fireballs reveal the secrets of combustion, energy, and elemental reactions. It’s the science of fire; brilliant, breathtaking, and safely brought to life before your eyes.
Interactive Science Show | 3-6 Years
Bang, shake, and sing along in this fun and lively science show. It uses songs, body movements, and musical instruments to explore sound through play. With lots of clapping, drumming, and dancing, our little esplorers will discover how sound is made and heard!
Hands-On Workshop | 7+ Years
Explore simple machine elements such as cams, levers and linkages while creating a mechanical sculpture. Get creative and work with simple materials. It’s easy to get started. Your art piece may become as complex as you would like it to be.
Hands-On Workshop | 6+ Years
Get ready to code your way through Malta’s rich festival heritage! Participants will embark on an exciting journey across the Maltese islands with Matata, our friendly robot designed to introduce young children to simple coding concepts. Matata will guide them through the history, traditions, and nature of each festa, combining the fun of coding challenges with cultural exploration.
Interactive Science Show | 7+ Years
Discover the natural wonders of Earth’s climate in our Weatherology show. Explore questions such as ‘Why does it rain?’ and ‘How do different types of tornadoes form?’. We even create an indoor cloud as part of the live demonstration!
Interactive Science Show | 3-6 Years
Meet some members of the Animal Kingdom in our amazing puppet show and let them help you explore some cool stuff about how and where they live on Earth. You will get to meet all sorts of animals, coming from the lushest jungle to the deepest oceans.
Hands-On Workshop | 3-6 Years
Let’s take a peek into the world of tiny creatures with Minibeasts! We’ll get to explore where some of these minibeasts live and uncover important roles these creatures play in our environment. Through hands-on activities, kids will discover why having more bug hotels is a good idea, solve engaging puzzles and games, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills. Join us for an adventure that will inspire a lifelong appreciation for nature’s tiny creatures!
Hands-On Workshop | 7+ Years
Join Munchy, Melita and Flutter on an interactive, engaging and adventurous tour to the arid Ta’ Ċenċ cliffs in Gozo. From surviving attacks from predators to defying the harsh truths of climate change, witness the high adaptability of insects to live on planet Earth, no matter how difficult it gets.
Interactive Science Show | 7+ Years
From seeds and birds to engineering marvels, how did nature inspire us to design and build flying machines? Fasten your seatbelt as we fly up, up and away to explore the science of flight. In this science show, students will explore how wings, engines and forces affect how things fly and how man’s first attempt at flying has led to an era of powered flight and space travel.
Planetarium Live Show | 7+ Years
Take a dramatic tour of our Solar System, from the International Space Station to distant planets, and then head out to interstellar space as we explore our galaxy and our place in the cosmos.
Hands-On Workshop | 3-6 Years
Calling all trainee astronauts! This is your chance to explore the fantastic celestial features and get to meet all our solar-system buddies through a series of fun facts and activities. We will explore things like the Mars Rover and Saturn’s rocky rings! So, are you ready for bootcamp?
Hands-On Workshop | 7+ Years
In this hands-on workshop, several materials will be analysed and tested to determine which one is the most ideal for spacecraft construction. From magnetism and weight, to conductivity and insulation, students will learn how each of these properties play a crucial role in aerospace engineering as they follow the steps of a scientific investigation.
