Winchester Science Centre (formerly INTECH)

Formerly known as INTECH, the Winchester Science Centre is an internationally renowned, purpose built educational resource centre for science situated in Morn Hill, just outside the city of Winchester in Hampshire. Opened in 2002 after major grants from amongst others the Millennium Commission, IBM, SEEDA and Hampshire County Council it replaced an existing facility in a more functional building in Winchester.

The hands-on exhibition houses over 100 activities, all of which link in with the National Curriculum for schools. During term time it is used mainly by local schools and days out, while at week ends and holidays it attracts a wider audience. The dome is now a state of the art digital planetarium seating 176.

he on-site education team offer a variety of tailored workshops for primary and secondary level students within the INTECH Science Centre classrooms and out-reach is also offered.

The one-site workshop team make and maintain the majority of the exhibits and also are contracted by other science centres and schools to make bespoke pieces.

INTECH Science Centre is the Contract Holder for STEMNET in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. As Contract Holder, the Science Centre brokers relationships with over 700 trained STEM Ambassadors each of whom volunteer their time for free to secondary schools in the area. The Science Centre also offers educational advice to teachers.

The "After Dark", Space and Science Lectures are a popular addition to the programme and are tailored towards adults.

The Science Centre also has an on-site cafe facility.

Education Resources and Visits

School and Visitor resource material available to download includes trails and worksheets designed around specific areas of the curriculum for students to use during their visit to Winchester Science Centre. The trails have teacher resources, including answer sheets, and the worksheets include guidance notes for parents and adult helpers to assist.

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