Wednesday 21 September 2016

Tech Dome Penang at Komtar Dome

Tech Dome Penang let me feel like a kid again and experience Science in another new perspective. Wonder what they have? Seeing their price list makes me wonder "Is it worth it?" It is located at Penang's Komtar Dome. As I don't usually travel to Penang Island just for shopping so not very familiar with the parking area. You can park at several areas around Komtar. We had selected to park at Pragin Multi-level car park and walk over to Komtar using the link bridge (As some parking charged by hour and some charged at per-entry).
Tech Dome Penang
Tech Dome Penang

After sneaking through Pragin Mall and entered Komtar, they have signs showing where is Tech Dome is and we just follow their signs.

Need to go up the escalator
Tech Dome Penang
We had arrived!
After getting our tickets, we went exploring the area. Their main attraction is the G-Drop which looks like a giant "J". Noted at their counter that G-Drop, G-Force & Speed Climb/Dark Tower/ Circuit Breaker has operating time which is 11am, 2pm & 4pm.

After climb up the escalator after getting our tickets, we can see the giant G-Drop at the centre of the Tech Dome. Below are some of photos (mostly with Jelly playing) and Tech Dome Penang houses over 120 interactive scientific and technology exhibits! Jelly enjoys playing some!
After came up from the escalator

Jelly observing the robot dancing


CCTV Surveillance area and they have free WIFI!

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Jelly enjoys pressing the coloured shadows button

Jelly keep asking the mannequin to wake up

Some of their exhibits and one of my selfie
Tech Dome's Introduction

Tech Dome Penang
The G-Drop on top left, and some other exhibits (up and downstairs)

G-Drop Challenge 


Programmed robotics (too advance for toddlers)

Jelly enjoys putting in the ping pong ball into the maze table.
The table is a little too high for toddlers  

Tech Dome Penang
G-Drop Challenge

Jelly experimenting with the plasma tube!
After she touches it, we are not touch her as she will have a very very minor electricity that can shock us!

Jelly with her own dancing skeleton
The skeleton will follow her movements

Jelly trying to catch a ball supported by air (Bernoulli effect)
She is more interested in the ball
Jelly playing with a motion sensor

This Wisper Dish is so fun!
I can hear Jelly talking from my end!

How animation are made

There are many more interactive exhibits which you need to come and experience yourself!

Next we explore the baby-toddler's area, which is the Exploration Zone sponsored by IJM LAND
Penang Tech Dome
Exploration Zone

Some sellers selling educational toys

Some of the equipment at the Exploration Zone

Interactive games
Jelly enjoys this area more

Their nursing room is very disappointing . It is just a very small room with a counter with a sink. No chairs, no bin, no changing bed, don't expect to have hot water dispenser. Maybe my expectation of a nursing room is very high as I seen how Entopia has them done nicely.
The Nursing/Changing room is circle in Red Heart

This is how it looks like, not a friendly nursing room.
(Photo taken from Tech Dome Penang Website)
I saw this room and I didn't take a photo of it
as I didn't knew it was a nursing room until I visited their website to know about it

Overall review: 
Atmosphere: It is one of the latest attraction place in Penang. The place is still new and need more improvements. As their Exhibits are all interactive, visitors won't feel bored going for the 2nd time. As usual, Jelly just love running around and she loves the Exploration Zone. A good place to learn and bring family to visit. Suitable for children above 5 as they can play and learn science.

Service: They have 1 nursing rooms(Next to the toilet), which is not equipped, unless I am expected to nurse while standing. Other that that, their staffs are friendly and well trained, as they know what are the exhibits and teach us even without us asking how to play them. They are also very easy approaching visitors. Feel free to ask them if you have any doubts about their exhibits!

Admission Rates:
1) Child below age of 5 - FREE
2) Child (5-12 years old)
     ► Subsidised (MyKad/MyKid) - RM 12
     ► Normal                                  - RM 24
     ► OKU                                      - RM 6
     ► Annual                                   - RM 80
3) Student (With Valid ID)
     ► Subsidised (MyKad/MyKid) - RM 16
     ► Normal                                  - RM 32
     ► OKU                                      - RM 8
     ► Annual                                   - RM 120
4) Adult (13 years old and above)
     ► Subsidised (MyKad/MyKid) - RM 20
     ► Normal                                  - RM 40
     ► OKU                                      - RM 10
     ► Annual                                   - RM 150
5) Senior Citizen (60 years old and above)
     ► Subsidised (MyKad/MyKid) - RM 12
     ► Normal                                  - RM 24
     ► OKU                                      - RM 6
6) Family Package (2 Adult & 2 Children)
     ► Subsidised (MyKad/MyKid) - RM 55
     ► Normal                                  - RM 110

Notes:
*All prices inclusive of GST 6%. 
*Foreigners with valid work permit and/or under the MM2H programme will also qualify for "With MyKad" pricing.

*10% discount for group more than 10 people upon prior arrangement.

Extra Notes:
~ Nursing room is available
~ No smoking area
~ Car park at several malls nearby and each parking rates varies, some by hour some by entry. (We parked at Pragin Mall multilevel car park which their parking rate is by per entry) 

For more information, you can visit their website

Where is it? View the Google map below!



I don't get paid by this review and all are my humble and honest review.

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