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Explore Infinity During Space Month at The Scientific Center!
Running October 4th, 2018 to November 4th, 2018.


How do rockets fly? Do aliens exist? How do scientists explore distant planets? Answer these questions and more in our hands-on workshops at Discovery Place. For details please see below:

  • Make it & Take It: create your own Galaxy Dough, a jar full of stars and many more. The best part is you get to keep what you create!
  • Design and Launch Your Rocket: Explore how engineers have developed rockets over the years, and learn about the principles of rocketry. Construct and launch a rocket!
  • Do Aliens Exist?: We explore exoplanets in nearby galaxies and try to answer the old age question: are we alone in the universe?
  • My Solar System: Introduce children to the study of astronomy and the tools scientists use to explore space. Children will perform activities to understand the life cycle of a star and the difference between stars and planets.
  • Explore the Universe: Learn how astronomers use light from distant objects to make observations about the universe and how they use tools to find and observe craters. Learn more about the geologic processes on planets, moons, and asteroids and other worlds.



Sunday to Wednesday
Time Workshop Age Group
17:00 - 19:00 Make It & Take It 4 - 12
Thursday
Time Workshop Age Group
17:00 - 20:00 Make It & Take It 4 - 12
18:00 Design & Launch Your Rocket 7 - 12
19:00 Do Aliens Exist? 8 - 12
20:00 My Solar System 4 - 7
Friday
Time Workshop Age Group
15:00 - 20:00 Make It & Take It 4 - 12
16:00 My Solar System 4- 7
17:00 Do Aliens Exist? 8 - 12
18:00 Design & Launch Your Rocket 4 - 7
19:00 My Solar System 4 - 7
20:00 Explore the Universe 8 - 12
Saturday
Time Workshop Age Group
11:00 - 19:00 Make It & Take It 4 - 12
12:00 Explore the Universe 8 - 12
13:00 Design & Launch your Rocket 7 - 12
14:00 My Solar System 4 - 7
15:00 Do Aliens Exist? 8 - 12
16:00 Explore the Universe 8 - 12
17:00 Design & Launch Your Rocket 7 - 12
18:00 My Solar System 4 - 7
19:00 Do Aliens Exist? 8 - 12



Did you miss out on watching one of IMAX’s biggest hits! Experience the beauty of our Earth from the view of the International Space Station on Kuwait’s largest IMAX screen. See the view from space and how scientists are learning about our environment, and the need for change. Click here for IMAX film schedule.



Experience Interstellar like never before at our IMAX. The international hit starring Matthew McConaughey will be available exclusively on our IMAX Laser projection system and high-end, 12 channel surround sound experience, only on the largest IMAX screen in Kuwait.
Screening will take place on 18th, 19th and 20th of October at 7:30 pm. Click here for IMAX film schedule.



This is for the young ones! As part of the KFAS book initiative, Professor Astro Cat’s Solar System, written by Dr Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman , has been translated into Arabic, and will be launching exclusively at The Scientific Center. Aimed at introducing children to the wonders of space through fun and interactive storytelling, Monira Al Eidan will be holding an exclusive children’s reading of the colorful, fun and educational book on the wonders of our solar system.
Book Launch and Storytelling will take place from 18th to 25th of October (Storytelling during weekend only).
Alia Al Mansoori was only 15 years old when she witnessed her prize winning science experiment “Genes In Space”, launch into the cosmos aboard Falcon 9 at the Kennedy Space Center. Get a chance to meet and talk with Alia. To read more about this inspiring teenager’s partnership with NASA, visit this link, The talk will take place on October 12th at 7:30 pm in the IMAX theater.
Seating is limited, please call 22240309 between 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday through Thursday, to register your free seat.



Nasser Ashkanani is a Kuwaiti student who dreams of launching the first Kuwaiti made rocket into orbit. This is your chance to join him on a trip to the stars and create your own rocket launch at The Scientific Center!
Workshop details will be announced soon.



Look at the Moon, Mars and other planets through a telescope with Mohammed Al Obaidi. This experience is free with any ticket purchase.Event starts at 6:30 pm near the Dhow Harbor on October 19th.
This activity is for ages 8 and up.



If you are a professional photographer or a hobbyist, you have the chance to win valuable prizes from The Scientific Center and AAB World.Click here for competition details.


For any queries please call 1848888