Kariżmatiku, intelliġenti u jaf jitkellem… Zed, ir-robot tal-Esplora se jerġa’ jżur iċ-Ċentru Interattiv tax-Xjenza sabiex jiltaqa’ mat-tfal (u adulti!) nhar il-Ħadd 17 ta’ Jannar fin-12.30. Ingħaqad magħna fl-Esplora għal ġurnata sabiħa u ħu din l-opportunità sabiex tieħu selfie b’distanza soċjali mar-robot favorit ta’ kulħadd. Tella’ s-selfie tiegħek fuq Facebook u għamlilna tag fuq @esploramalta 😊 […]
Fl-Esplora nemmnu li għandna ngħinu lill-ġenerazzjoni żagħżugħa sabiex tkun aktar konxja rigward ir-relevanza u l-importanza ta’ STEM (Xjenza, Teknoloġija, Inġinerija u Matematika) fil-ħajja ta’ kuljum. Nippruvaw ukoll nispiraw u ninkoraġixxu liż-żgħażagħ biex jagħżlu dawn is-suġġetti fl-iskola ħalli jkunu jibnu karriera f’waħda mill-oqsma STEM. It-tema prinċipali tal-attivitajiet fl-Esplora, bejn Jannar u Marzu, se tkun iffukata fuq […]
Sadly, we’ve reached our last day of the advent calendar, but we hope that you’ve made some great memories trying out the activities just like we enjoyed creating them for you. Christmas is a time for joy, love and memories. However, we still wanted to celebrate the ‘act of giving’ by giving you a small […]
Create your very own Christmas themed automata Explore simple mechanical machines, tell a Christmas story and give life to your characters and creations by building your very own moving machine. Automatas are the perfect way to combine engineering with art. Get your tools and materials ready! Plastic cup or yoghurt cup Scissors 15cm or 30cm […]
Explore the science of pinecones and what you can do with them. Pinecones are very much associated with Christmas time. We use them to decorate a tree, a nice Christmas centre piece or even a vase full of them will bring you some Christmas spirit. But do you know what is the pinecone in relation […]
Create a Christmas chain reaction! The ‘Chain Reaction’ is a hands-on activity inspired by Rube Goldberg’s cartoons. Rube Goldberg was an American inventor best known for his cartoon inventions which illustrated how you can complete an extremely simple task by using a chain reaction. He never actually built the inventions he drew…but he inspired people […]
Create your very own stop motion video! There are a lot of art forms which we at Esplora Interactive Science Centre use to communicate science. One of them is short animations! Animations are a simple yet effective and engaging way to tell a story and to communicate a scientific concept or research. But what is […]
NOTE: This article is a non-exhaustive review of literature about aspects of the natural Maltese environment, carried out by local scientists and published in 2020. Mifsud et al. (2020) is the first of two interesting publications about wild Maltese plants. A rare fern from Gozo, previously thought to be endemic, is revealed as belonging to […]
Merħba, Nixtiequ nirringrazzjawk talli għoġbok tingħaqad magħna għal din il-mixja esperenzjali madwar il-Kalkara! Tista’ taċċessa l-awdjo-narrativ bil-Malti jew bil-Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija billi tniżżel il-files fuq il-mowbajl tiegħek jew permezz ta’ online streaming. Niżżel il-files: Biex tniżżel l-awdjo-narrativ bil-Malti jew bil-Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija fuq il-mowbajl tiegħek, jekk jogħġbok segwi din il-ħolqa: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11Et54EzdcS49D7V1NV4ecSfXn8PtzHZw Streaming […]
Il-Kunsill Malti għax-Xjenza u t-Teknoloġija japprezza x-xogħol kollu li qed isir minn 𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗹 impjegat li qed jagħti servizz fil-qasam tas-saħħa f’dawn iż-żminijiet. Dawn 𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗵𝗮 se jkunu qegħdin jibbenifikaw minn dħul b’xejn fl-Esplora. Dan qed ikun imħabbar fi stadji diversi fix-xhur li ġejjin biex nirrispettaw il-miżuri tal-COVID-19 u nevitaw l-iffullar. Dan ix-xahar bdejna bl-impjegati ta’ Mater […]
Travelling through time and space Curious goats in the streets of Wales, wild boars roaming freely in Haifa, endangered turtles returning to nest on deserted beaches in Brazil and dolphins swimming in Marsamxett Harbour. Wild animals that usually keep away from all the noise of busy cities and seas have been spotted exploring and experiencing […]
From food scraps to plant We have previously seen how we can grow a plant from seeds that you can easily find at home. We hope that your plants are doing well and that you’re watering them regularly. We would love to see your progress! Share photos of your plants on facebook or Instagram with […]
Esplora, iċ-Ċentru Interattiv għax-Xjenza*, li jinsab il-Kalkara u l-Akkwarju Nazzjonali ta’ Malta, li jinsab San Pawl il-Baħar, ingħaqdu sabiex, permezz tal-Facebook, iwasslulkom ix-xjenza fid-djar tagħkom. Minn mindu laqtitna l-pandemija tal-Coronavirus f’Malta, iż-żewġ ċentri baqgħu għaddejjin b’ħidmiethom fil-qasam tal-komunikazzjoni tax-xjenza. Fil-ġimgħat li ġejjin is-Science Communicators tal-Esplora u l-akkwaristi tal-Akkwarju se joħolqu kontenut immirat għat-tfal u relatat […]
The World in Colours – Science through Art Activity 1: Create your Own! Celebrate your child’s creativity and invite them to draw their own unique animal. Children are naturally born artists and inventors so encourage them to draw from their imagination. To help them along ask them: What type of animal are you drawing? Is […]
Scientists are great at observing things that sometimes go unnoticed. Shadows are sometimes forgotten and not something we pay too much attention to. Shadows have played an important role in helping humans tell time using sundials over the years. They might also have inspired the first scientists that realised that light moves in straight lines. […]
Make your own sheets of paper using recycled paper Have you ever wondered where paper comes from and how it is produced? Paper comes from trees and one tree produces around 8000 sheets of paper. Despite the technological advances, people still use a lot of paper every day. Recycling a 1000Kg of paper will eventually […]
Seeing The World Through Different Eyes How and what do animals see? We may think that animals see the same things we do, and in the same way, but the world is more amazing than that. According to Tom Cronin, a biologist from the University of Maryland who specialises in animal vision, it is impossible […]
Please note that as of Saturday 3rd March 2018 our Saturday opening hours will be from 10:00 – 18:00.
This Late event which is being organised in collaboration with Cancer Care Pathways, seeks to raise awareness about colorectal cancer which is the third most common type of cancer in Malta. This informative session will serve to help visitors recognise risks and ways of reducing them, recognise symptoms and get to know more about the […]
Press Release Issued by the Malta Council for Science and Technology 7th December 2017 International Call for Artist in Residence. Esplora Interactive Science Centre. Science through Storytelling The Valletta 2018 Foundation together with Esplora Interactive Science Centre, is inviting artists to apply for an immersive Artist-in-Residence (AiR) experience. The Residency Programme aims to communicate science […]
What makes someone a scientist? You might imagine someone working in a lab after years of studying and discoveries. your next visit at Esplora might inspire you to re-think this. Esplora is currently exhibiting Beyond the Lab: The DIY Science Revolution, a touring exhibition. This exhibition is part of the EU-funded Sparks project by Ecsite, the European network of science centres and museums. Beyond the Lab aims to engage members of the public with the concept of ‘Responsible Research and Innovation’ within the field of healthcare. Click the link to discover more.
Summer TED-Ed Clubs at Esplora Public Speaking | Creativity| Empowerment Esplora Interactive Science Centre invites pupils, 8-18 years of age, to participate in the Summer TED-Ed Clubs 2017 at Esplora Interactive Science Centre. Application form can be downloaded from here. About TED-Ed Clubs What are the goals of a TED-Ed Club? To […]
Come and enjoy the grand finale of the MALTA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL from Villa Bighi in Kalkara, with the very best views of the most amazing fireworks displays over the Grand Harbour.
Sunday 30th April from 20:30
Adult ticket: €8.00
Child ticket: €4.00 (under 12 years)
Those attending this event will be watching the fireworks displays from the external parts of Esplora Science Centre and Villa Bighi whilst enjoying a superb live music performance.
Seating will be available but people can roam around freely throughout the evening.
Drinks and snacks will be available at nominal prices.
Limited space so book early to avoid disappointment.
TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/villa-bighi-12774901693 or please call 2540 1900 for more information.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/villabighi/
John Hinton, the man behind the first performance at the Esplora Interactive Science Centre, Albert Einstein: Relativitively Speaking is back! A song about science for every letter of the alphabet. Expect atoms, Big Bangs, cells, DNA and plenty more besides. Expect the unexpected. And expect it to rhyme. Funded by Arts Council England and the […]
Esplora will be hosting a special one-time-only set of workshops related to Science and the Arts. The project is a collaboration between the 2017 Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU, an Austrian Centre for Electronic Arts ARS Electronica and Esplora. Heads of Departments are encouraged to bring the information below to the attention […]
Esplora will team up with the Malta Carnival to hold the Carnival@Esplora event on Saturday 18th February 2017 and Sunday 19th February 2017 daytime. Esplora believes that Science is an integral part of everything around us and in all activities we engage in. One of the Centre’s aims is to try to help bridge the gap between Culture and the Sciences within the STEAM field.
So what can you do at Esplora for the Carnival weekend?
An introspective account from a staff member turned visitor for a day. Courtesy of Claudine Muscat Fortunately on Sunday 13th November I was able to visit Esplora with a friend of mine – it was surely a busy day at the centre! Nonetheless everyone looked energetic and focused.
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So here we are, 2 weeks into operational mode – Esplora Malta’s Interactive Science Centre has given Malta a unique fun and educational destination.
Observing the reactions and feedback of young and old alike has been intriguing for our team, especially those of us, who have seen the building being transformed in front of our eyes into a visitor attraction we are so proud to be part of. “Thank you so much. We have been there yesterday and 3 hours were not enough. There is so much to explore and learn. Well done!!”
“Hi there we come over last Saturday…. well done it’s fabulous!!!”
“Just visited really enjoyed it, keep it up!”
“Was there yesterday and it was amazing!
Great ideas don’t sit—they splash. Breakthroughs shake the foundation of society and compel us to rethink our established practices. But revolutions rarely arrive as fully formed waves of innovation. Rather, they start as small ripples of curiosity that grow, evolve, collide, surprise and multiple as they spread around the world. This year at TEDxCERN we […]
FameLab is a global communications competition that calls for scientists, mathematicians and engineers. It gives an opportunity to science enthusiasts to share their knowledge and engage the public in the most effective ways. In simply 3 minutes, each participant presents a concept on any topic of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. They will be judged by a professional panel of judges made up of local researchers, media personalities, and journalists on content, clarity and also charisma.
As soon as you enter the Earth exhibition, one of the exhibits that will grab your attention is the projection globe. Here you can access varying information on a spherical globe. The information ranges from the history of the earth to the different planets in our solar system. Through hi-tech projections, you are provided with […]
Sparks is a European project designed to awaken citizens’ interest in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) focusing on how technology shifts can affect our present and future healthcare.
A creative exhibition touring in 29 countries combined with hands-on activities (science cafés and other participatory activities) will allow citizens but also other actors (from research institutes, to the industry, governments, etc.) to discover and experiment together a new way of doing research and innovation – with and for society.
Sparks will build on innovative formats and methodologies implemented throughout the project to deliver a toolkit for science museums and centres willing to engage the public(s) in RRI. The experience of the project will also be fused into policy recommendations supporting the implementation of RRI processes at the EU, national and local levels.
ON THE 10TH, 11TH, 17TH, 18TH AND 24TH DECEMBER, ESPLORA OPENS AT 2.30PM WITH OUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN THE ACTIVITY CENTRE AND SURPRISE PRESENTATIONS IN THE MAIN HALLS. ESPLORA OPENING TIMES ON THESE DATES 2.30PM TO 9PM Prices for these day events are all inclusive all of shows and workshops at: €10 Adults €5 […]
This week the team was very happy to host a number of guests for a private preview of what Esplora is all about and show our appreciation for their collaboration and useful contributions.
The Esplora team were thrilled to show off the Esplora buildings and surrounding grounds to Malta’s US Ambassador G. Kathleen Hill.
Electricity crackles, rockets whoosh, and a flash of light captures your shadow. Every visit to Esplora, Malta’s new science centre, will be full of surprises.
Rebecca Mileham is a museum consultant and science writer based in the UK
The Science Popularisation Unit (SPU), at the Malta Council for Science and Technology, have planned and developed a world-class science centre for Malta. Esplora is inspired by the San Francisco Exploratorium, a concept by Frank Oppenheimer, which gave rise to
For a number of members in the Esplora team, this is a week of developing skills and witnessing best practice. Glasgow Science Centre’s front of house staff
This morning’s activities began a little earlier than usual on the San Salvatore Peninsula
The exhibition spaces are beginning to take shape.
We have 2 full days of fun activities for you and your family these Easter holidays.
On the 18th and 19th April
9.30am – 4pm on both days.
The Esplora Acitivity Centre will be transformed into an Easter themed activity area with a mix of drop-in workshops and set time workshops (these need to be booked on arrival at Esplora).
Entrance Tickets for the day
Adults 10 Euros
Children (under 12) 5 Euros
Children (under 4) Free
It was a great week of events for children organised by……
Esplora is proud to be presenting its first event at the Esplora Activity Centre. ALBERT EINSTEIN : RELATIVITIVELY SPEAKING is a brilliantly inventive hour of physical theatre, songs, science and the wurst sausage jokes ever – complete with the sure fire hip hop hit, the ‘E=MC² rap’. See you at ESPLORA on the 24th and 25th November 2015 […]
…From Esplora and Tangram Theatre Company Esplora is proud to be presenting its first event at the Esplora Activity Centre. ALBERT EINSTEIN : RELATIVITIVELY SPEAKING is a brilliantly inventive hour of physical theatre, songs, science and the wurst sausage jokes ever – complete with the sure fire hip hop hit, the ‘E=MC² rap’. See you […]
The middle of July sees the celebration of the Kalkara festa of San Guzepp (St Joseph).
Last Friday 17th April the Esplora team took part in the Global College Malta in collaboration with MBR, Careers and Education Fair at Smart City Malta. It was exciting for Esplora to attend a careers fair
#iCanDoScience – A national camp designed to promote STEM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and related careers among members of the Malta Girl Guides (MGG). Around 100 girls coming from various village based Girl Guide groups,
MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2015 10.00AM Invitation to an Esplora Project Open House specifically for people who live and/or work in Kalkara.
Hurrah! Esplora is now a registered trademark.
Provision for the design, supply and installation of signage for Esplora Science Centre using environmentally sound methods and materials. Interested tenderers are to submit a proposal clearly marked as ‘MCST 59/2015 – Tender for the design, supply and installation of signage for Esplora Science Centre using environmentally sound methods and materials’. Tenders are to be submitted via […]
In 2014, the Malta Council for Science and technology (MCST) had commissioned a research to be carried out among the general public with the objective of gauging the perceptions and attitudes towards science and science-related initiatives, and provide an insight into science communication at local and national levels. The results obtained will kick-start a consultative […]
“2015 is going to be a busy year” is what the team here started with saying on return from the Christmas break…. indeed we blinked and January has flown past! The Esplora content team have been thoroughly engaged in the final design and development phase of the exhibitions that will make Esplora unique in Malta.
With the Esplora project now officially in the public eye, the team have been enjoying the positive response both from stake holders, and the general public. The interest and kind words are a good note to end 2014 on,
Interested in providing services to the Esplora project – refer to the Malta Council for Science and Technology website. Click here for the link to the News page
Thursday 4th December saw Villa Bighi’s beautiful old chapel abuzz with activity.
Esplora Interactive Science Centre, Malta – Case study 30 sec TV spot (HD) – Oct 2016 5 miutes of HD footage shot at Esplora – Oct 2016
The Bighi peninsula is seeing a restoration…
It is with great pleasure that the Science Popularisation Unit at the Malta Council of Science and Technology announce the launch of the Esplora website. This website was designed and built by Esplora’s brand consultants Logix Communication Ltd. Malta. The Esplora brand development was an intensive exercise considering all the Esplora spaces, the Esplora core […]
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