Philippine Science Centrum: Fun Interactive Science Center for Families and Students

Looking for a creative way to let your child learn more about science the fun way and a bonding idea for the family besides going to the mall? You might want to bring him to the Philippine Science Centrum, an alternative learning center that houses engaging exhibits for kids and even adults.

This haven for science has been accredited as a DOST-certified S&T Foundation and the Department of Tourism as an Educational, Tourism and Entertainment Center.

Read on and check out the image gallery below by clicking through the photos to learn more about the Philippine Science Centrum.

Science Centrum showcases over 100 interactive exhibits in 11 galleries that are ideal for:

• educational field trips
• workshops/trainings
• family recreation
• birthday parties (includes a tour of the science center, demonstration of science experiments in a 20-minute Chem Magic show, etc.)
• corporate events and more
  
  

The Philippine Science Centrum also offers:

• science shows (features how to perform experiments using household items)
• national and international science celebrations (includes activities such as lecture cum workshops, photo exhibitions, etc.)
• training for teachers (a 3-day comprehensive and professional enhancement training every summer at the Philippine Science Centrum or in the teachers’ region. Science resource persons share effective strategies on making science a highly interactive and integrative experience for students.)
• exhibits as added attractions (for fairs, science fairs, conventions, themed occasions, corporate functions)
• traveling exhibition (Your child’s school or your town hall can be the site of PSC’s Traveling Exhibition consisting of at least (40) interactive exhibits

Admission Fees:*

Adults/Students: P100/pax (maximum of 1.5 hours) Note: P50.00 every hour thereafter

Children below 2 years old: FREE

Teachers: FREE

Senior Citizen (w/ ID): 50% off

*Admission fees may change without prior notice. Reservation is required for 30 persons or more.

Exhibit Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm

Contact Details:

Address: E-Com Bldg., Riverbanks Center, Barangka, Marikina City

Landline: (02)942-5136 (for booking/s and reservation/s)

                (02)942-5091 (telefax)

Mobile: 0915-605-9031

             0917-526-6356

Website: http://www.science-centrum.ph/  or www.pfst.org

Special thanks to:

• May Pagsinohin, Philippine Science CentrumExecutive Director
• Karen Cantos, Philippine Science Centrum Marketing Head
• Engineer Roland Moya, Philippine Science Centrum Research Head

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  Different objects with different sizes and textures are placed inside this exhibit for the visitors to feel, guess, and discover.
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  No matter what way you hit the disc, it will always slide into the hole.
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  Simply press the button and watch as a wind current simulates a wind wave.
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  When held in an upright position such as this, the water on the top canister doesn't pass into the lower canister. But when tilted, the water flows easily.
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  Engineer Roland looks like he's floating in mid-air!
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  Justine peers into an exhibit using mirrors to create the illusion of infinity.
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  According to Wikipedia, a gyroscope is a device used to measure orientation, based on the principles of conservation of angular momentum.

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