Exploring Nido Fortified's Science Discovery Center
My brother and I weren't supposed to go to Nido Fortified's Science Discovery Center in Mall of Asia. But since we were already in the area (coming from PAL's Rally to Bali event last Saturday), we opted to meet with my cousins. My niece and nephews also came along so that was actually more fun for everyone.
Anyway, my Kuya treated all of us to free passes (tickets were sold at Php330 for adults and Php300 for kids). We were about 11 people who came into the center. Now, our tickets also came with free popcorn and a Milo drink, plus two Planetarium shows -- one was about the universe, and the other was the One World One Sky: Big Bird‘s Adventure.
YES! A short travel within the solar system for only Php330! How cool is that?!
Anyhow, since we came in a bit late in the afternoon, we opted to start our tour by watching the Planetarium presentations. The first projected show was actually more interesting compared to Big Bird's adventure. But the latter was a more obvious hit for the kids since they enjoyed interacting with 'Elmo' and "Big Bird' all throughout the show.
After the Planetarium, we checked out the Grossology and Smart Media City -- both of which can be accessed on the first floor.
After playing and exploring with the different gadgets and models, we all went up to the second floor to check out SpaceShip Earth, Virtual Reef, City Science, Robot Inc., and the iPlay iLearn Hub.
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| Inside the Virtual Reef |
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| Inside the Earthquake Stimulator -- I wrote the script for this!!! So proud that it's still being played. =) |
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| Hallway full of amazing creations! |
The little kids had a lot of fun. I guess the adults did too. But if you were to ask me, I'm good with one visit for now. I actually thought that the discovery center was as interesting and as interactive as the one that I visited in Singapore (which had more visually appealing models and presentations). So Nido's Science Discovery Center was just 3 out of 5 stars for me.
How about you -- have you been to this part of Mall of Asia? Were your expectations of the discovery center been met? :) I would love to hear your thoughts!
Explore & Be Free!
Mai
30 comments
I haven't been here. Is it worth the P350? How long were the Planetarium shows btw?
ReplyDeleteoh nice! reminded me of another backblog post. i also went inside the Science Discovery Center for free passes last Dec 2011 since my friend works there and i have a couch surfing friend visiting from China. i love it there but was busy with other travel so haven't written about it yet
ReplyDeleteLagi ako sa MOA pero d pa ko nakakapasok dito. Mukhang interesting sa loob. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice!
ReplyDeletelooks like fun,
just looking at your photos!
Wow, I didn't even know we have something like this here! I remember being obsessed with the planetarium (the one in Luneta) when I was kid. Maybe I should unleash my inner child in this one. :)
ReplyDeleteOH look at those kids having heaps of fun! I reckon my daughter's too young for this one :( Should wait a while.
ReplyDeleteI like the astroboy photo-- I'm a fan!
ReplyDeleteI brought my son and brother here when it was still relatively new and yes, it was fun. My brother and cousin who joined us went to sleep during the planetarium show...hahaha
ReplyDeletewow the kids would love this place! I have not been to MOA actually hope to explore it soon. ;)
ReplyDeleteThe astroboy is so cute. I haven't been to the discovery center yet. This is exciting!
ReplyDeletewoooaaaah! meron palang ganito? cool ah.. ang kukyut ng ni Astro Boy.hahahahaa
ReplyDeleteOhh.. My fave Astroboy is there.. hehehe..
ReplyDeleteLike to check out this part of MOA with my nephews and niece..
Hi dear! Sadly, it wasn't really worth spending Php330 since there weren't much to see -- well, to me that is. Although the most interesting part their was the Earthquake Stimulator . I pride on writing the script for that..hehehe! Anyway the kids did enjoy their visit. As for the Planetarium, I think each show runs for about 10-15 minutes.
ReplyDeleteDid you enjoy your tour there, Mhe-Anne? :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting naman pero more on pang-bata talaga. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Francis! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried the Planetarium in Luneta -- is it still open? :(
ReplyDeleteThey super had fun -- mababaw kaligayahan ng kids na yan heheeh.. You should take Luna her sometime. Well as you said, when she's a little bit older. :)
ReplyDeletehave you been to HKG's The Peak? They have a store there that has a big statue of Astroboy. :)
ReplyDeletehahaha.. well, I was actually yawning all throughout the Big Bird show.. :))
ReplyDeleteYou should try it Violy. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should pay the science discovery center a visit soon, Ms. Cha. :)
ReplyDeleteHey gagay! yes, a few years na yan sa MOA. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should take your pamangkins there. Ma-eenjoy nila yung place. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd take my daughter there a few years from now. ^_^
ReplyDeleteYOu should sir! :) She might enjoy the kids shows at the Planetarium. :)
ReplyDeleteI think, the difference of the Nido Science Discovery Center with that of the Singaporean's is quite obvious. The materials used and the design. Kumbaga... iba ang pinagkagastusan sa hindi masyadong pinag-ukulan ng malaking BUDGET.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about that Ms. Marri! Ibang klase talaga yung discovery center ng Singapore. Kahit ako na-impress at talagang di na bore. I guesss, the one that we have here in Manila lacks that 'oomph' factor. Nonetheless, our version of it can still be as educational. :)
ReplyDeleteMy nephew and niece enjoyed our visit here so much!
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