This time last year, we had only ever heard of COVID-19 from news articles all the way in China. Who would have known that only a few months later, we too would be the victims of this virus and would be watching the entire world go into lockdown? It’s safe to say that all of […]
The sun’s shining, the sand is warm beneath your feet and the temperature is soaring. You decide to take a dip in the sea to cool off from the scorching heat. As you’re swimming and enjoying the cool ripples you suddenly hear a scream: Jellyfish! Jellyfish; Brainless, Bloodless, Boneless, Squishy but incredibly Beautiful. Over the […]
Did my body do that? Our bodies are fascinating machines, which work in both interesting and, at times weird ways. Do you want to know why our body sometimes produces burps, and why we occasionally get goosebumps all over our body? You cover your mouth with your hand, but it’s too late. Where did that […]
Esplora was designed from its start to house a number of endemic and indigenous plants that have grown on this island since before man. Over the past few months, we added new species of plants that are endemic or sub-endemic to add to the biodiversity that our soil patches can sustain. Together with Birdlife we […]
Do you love to explore, design and create? Then engineering is just the thing for you! We often hear about engineers and we imagine them as being people who build things- but they’re more than that – they’re inventors, designers and forward thinkers. It’s also true that science and mathematics are the building blocks for […]
Humans are extraordinary! They have evolved from knowing nothing into knowing quite a lot. First discovering the properties of fire to using fire to launch a space craft into space. However, humans can also do things that are not so great. Things like cutting down billions of trees to produce commercial products and disposing of […]
How a flick of a switch can help protect our health and our environment. One of the greatest inventions of all time. It guides us and helps keeps us safe. We cannot imagine our lives without it. However, its pollution is creating health problems, it is causing wildlife to change its behaviour, it is negatively […]
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 […]
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 […]
Experiment with different components to explore electricity and circuits in a fun way! Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives. We need it to: Heat up water to use for our showers Keep food cold in the fridge so it doesn’t go bad Charge our tablets and other electronic devices Electricity in Malta […]
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.
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.
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!
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 […]
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.
