Experience the wonderful world of science  at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, and put yourself in a blind person's shoes at the Dialogue in the Dark exhibition at the centre.  Entry for four people (two adults and two children) is just R100!

The extraordinary Dialogue in the Dark is a specially constructed exhibition in total darkness, where sounds, wind, temperatures and textures convey the characteristics of daily environments. In a complete role reversal, visitors are provided a sense of security and orientation by their blind or partially sighted guides.

Dialogue in the Dark was started by social entrepreneur Andreas Heinecke in 1988 and has been experienced by 6.5-million visitors in more than 30 countries, providing employment and empowerment for 6000 blind people.

Sci-Bono is the largest science centre in southern Africa. The name Sci-Bono comes from an abbreviation of "Science” and "Bono", the TshiVenda word for "vision", a reflection of the centre’s mission to inspire insight into all aspects of modern science and technology.

What you need to know

• Please call to book your space
• Please arrive 20 minutes beforehand
• All light-emitting devices are prohibited; small lockers are available
• All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
• Stilettos/high heels are not advisable
• Wheelchair users are requested to notify the sales representative on booking. Electric wheelchairs cannot be used, but manual wheelchairs will be provided

Testimonials:

"I have just found a world inside myself." – Darryl, Johannesburg

"This isn’t an adventure where you’ll jump or swing, go hurtling down a river or clambering up a cliff, but it’s an adventure that will change your life and over 7-million people worldwide will testify to that" - Kate Turkington, Johannesburg

"The most wonderful sensory experience I have ever been a part of." - David Batzofin
 
"You discover the environment through touch, sound, smell and the kindness of a stranger." - Gillian Godsell, Radio Today
 
"You come out of it with your eyes open, maybe properly open for the first time, and more than that, with your mind open to other worlds and other ways of living." - Gus Silber