The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) aims to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering and technology in South Africa.

# Travelling Displays

* SciQuest
* StarLab
* Women in Physics
* SA Science Lens
* Space Science
* Biotech Careers

National Science Olympiad
SAASTA funds and coordinates the National Science Olympiad running in its 44th year in 2008. The Olympiad aims to promote the participation of Grade 10-12 learners in the sciences, with the aim of encouraging them to pursue careers in science.

# National Science Week
National Science Week (NSW), will be held from 10 May 2008 to 17 May 2008, is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) which aims to excite the youth with science at an early age and to encourage them to develop an interest in studying mathematics and science subjects.

Primary Science Day
Primary Science Day (PSD) is a designated day, devoted to promoting science in primary schools.

Visiting Hours: Mondays—Fridays: 08:00—16:00, Sunday: 14:00—17:00

Contact Details

Museum of Science and Technology
Didacta building
211 Skinner Street

Postal Address:
PO Box 1758
Pretoria
0001

Tel:012 322 6404
Tel:012 392 9300
Fax:012 320 7803