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MagnifiScience Centre
The MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) is an independent science center in Karachi, with a mission to develop among the populace an interest in scientific thinking, scientific literacy, and scientific methods through engagement with interactive exhibits and programmes.
The MSC's multistorey building, located in the City Railway Colony of Saddar, opened to the public in September 2021. Following its vision "science is for everyone", MSC promotes scientific literacy through experiential informal learning channels which spark curiosity, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. The MSC aims to remove barriers to STEM education for the public, particularly for marginalised communities and disabled persons.
The Science Centre features over 400 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to get a hands-on understanding of different science concepts and relate them to daily life. In its first four years, the MSC has attracted more than 650,000 visitors.
The MagnifiScience Centre is a project and run by The Dawood Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP).
In 2016, The Dawood Foundation conducted its first science exhibition, called MagnifiScience exhibition at the Dawood Public School. Due to its success, it was held again the following year at the same premises. Thereafter, Pakistan's first science studio - TDF MagnifiScience Children's Studio - was opened in 2018. In October 2018, a science exhibition was held in Islamkot, Sindh. An increasing need for a larger space led to the start of the construction of the building in 2019.
In November 2021, the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, officially inaugurated the Science Centre.
The Science Centre building spread over ground-plus-three-floor has been designed Madiha Ghani of Shahab Ghani and Associates. The MSC is a pre-engineered building, which is seismically sound, and conceptualised to minimise environmental impact. As part of its green initiatives, the premises feature a solar power system and a wastewater recycling system.
The over 400 exhibits across the floors showcase different themes addressing various scientific topics and concepts that are pertinent in the Pakistani context. These include different architectural and cultural elements of Karachi, sources of food, constructions and modes of transportation. The facility also covers the themes of human body, light, sound, illusions, mathematics, and physics including renewable energy, telecommunication, engineering, astronomy, and the ocean.
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MagnifiScience Centre
The MagnifiScience Centre (MSC) is an independent science center in Karachi, with a mission to develop among the populace an interest in scientific thinking, scientific literacy, and scientific methods through engagement with interactive exhibits and programmes.
The MSC's multistorey building, located in the City Railway Colony of Saddar, opened to the public in September 2021. Following its vision "science is for everyone", MSC promotes scientific literacy through experiential informal learning channels which spark curiosity, and encourage critical thinking and problem-solving. The MSC aims to remove barriers to STEM education for the public, particularly for marginalised communities and disabled persons.
The Science Centre features over 400 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to get a hands-on understanding of different science concepts and relate them to daily life. In its first four years, the MSC has attracted more than 650,000 visitors.
The MagnifiScience Centre is a project and run by The Dawood Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, certified by the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP).
In 2016, The Dawood Foundation conducted its first science exhibition, called MagnifiScience exhibition at the Dawood Public School. Due to its success, it was held again the following year at the same premises. Thereafter, Pakistan's first science studio - TDF MagnifiScience Children's Studio - was opened in 2018. In October 2018, a science exhibition was held in Islamkot, Sindh. An increasing need for a larger space led to the start of the construction of the building in 2019.
In November 2021, the President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, officially inaugurated the Science Centre.
The Science Centre building spread over ground-plus-three-floor has been designed Madiha Ghani of Shahab Ghani and Associates. The MSC is a pre-engineered building, which is seismically sound, and conceptualised to minimise environmental impact. As part of its green initiatives, the premises feature a solar power system and a wastewater recycling system.
The over 400 exhibits across the floors showcase different themes addressing various scientific topics and concepts that are pertinent in the Pakistani context. These include different architectural and cultural elements of Karachi, sources of food, constructions and modes of transportation. The facility also covers the themes of human body, light, sound, illusions, mathematics, and physics including renewable energy, telecommunication, engineering, astronomy, and the ocean.