esplora & planetarium WORDS BY Tia Relijc
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f there’s one place that both science tourists and families alike enjoy visiting in Malta, it’s the island’s interactive science centre – Esplora. While planning your Maltese getaway with the kids, make sure to include a trip to this new attraction – where there is plenty to see and much to learn.
and broaden their horizons – while also resulting in a fun day out. The facility itself includes an Activity Centre, Outdoor Adventure Experience, various interactive exhibition halls, and the most recent attraction – the Planetarium.
Esplora science centre urges visitors to Explore, Think, and Imagine. The facility holds a number of workshops, exhibitions, and shows which are easily digestible by visitors of all ages. The aim is to provide an engaging experience which will inform and inspire the audience, nurturing curiosity in children and urging them to ask questions and draw conclusions on their own. The Esplora experience is above all exciting – projecting science as an entertaining and enjoyable journey for everyone.
The Planetarium is a colourspace 4K theatre hosting educational shows related to the solar system, our planet, and life in space. Measuring 10.7 metres in diameter, it is a unique attraction in Malta. Walking into the theatre, visitors will be met with interactive exhibits related to the Cosmos – examining concepts such as the Big Bang and Dark Matter. Exhibits about Life in Space aim to answer questions about how astronauts spend their days and carry out their necessities such as eating and washing – all in an interactive and fun way.
A trip to this science centre is great for kids. It is educational but fun, and most shows are suitable for all age groups. Esplora hosts a number of hands-on activities aimed at young children in particular, which are bound to spark scientific curiosity
Shows projected at the Planetarium aim to cover a range of interesting topics for all visitors over four years of age. Current screenings include Habitat Earth, a show focusing on the relationship between humans and other ecological networks