Charismatic, intelligent, a gifted talker… Zed, Esplora’s very own robot have decided to visit the Interactive Science Centre and have a meet and greet with all the kids (and adults!) present on Sunday 17th January at 12.30. Join us for a fun day at Esplora and get the opportunity to take a socially distant selfie […]
At Esplora, we strive to make our younger generation aware of the relevance and importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in everyday life. We also seek to inspire and encourage young people to take up STEM subjects at school to one day be able to pursue a career in the STEM fields. From January […]
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 […]
Welcome, We would like to thank you for joining us on an experiential walk through Kalkara! You can access the Audio-narrative in Maltese or Maltese Sign Language by downloading the files on your mobile phone or by online streaming. Download To download the Audio-narrative in Maltese or Maltese Sign Language on your mobile […]
The Malta Council for Science and Technology appreciates the work carried out by each and every employee engaged in the health sector during these times. All of these employees will be benefitting from free entrance to Esplora during the coming months, in a staggered way. This will facilitate COVID-19 preventive measures and avoid overcrowding. We […]
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 Interactive Science Centre*, Kalkara and the Malta National Aquarium, Saint Paul’s Bay, have teamed up to bring science closer to your home through Facebook. Ever since the pandemic outbreak hit our island both centres have worked in their own ways to continue their Science Communication endeavours. Esplora’s science communicators and the Aquarium aquarists will […]
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 […]
The STEAM field is one of the main agents of change in the 21st century. Efforts need to be made to create more awareness and interest in STEAM employment. The RAISE project is a step towards achieving this goal across several European Union Countries.
Would you like to find out more about creating your very own Arduino project? Applications for Esplora’s Arduino Summer Club are now open! Arduino is a system of microchips that can be controlled using computer programming. If you are 14-16 years old and want to spend some time discovering how coding can have real-life uses, Esplora’s very own Arduino Summer Club can be just what you’re looking for!
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.
Date: 2nd March 2018 Tickets: Eur 4 incl. refreshments Age: 18+ 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 […]
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 and Tangram Theatre Company John Hinton, is back at Esplora Venue: Esplora Date: 24th March Time: 8.00pm Tickets: 10 Euro including wine and nibbles Booking line: 2540 1999 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 […]
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?
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.
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
The Malta Council for Science and Technology requires the services of a full time Building Services Engineering Technician (Electrician/Plumber). The selected candidate will form part of ESPLORA’s maintenance support team to maintain the highest standards in the year-round monitoring, maintaining, and reporting on exhibits, buildings and infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be in possession of: […]
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.
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KCA London, leaders in the field of understanding the science + art of creating and operating enriching and engaging visitor experiences, talk about Esplora. Read article
Colourspace Theatre to be used in the Planetarium Click here to read article
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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