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Life Science Centre will be closed 8 January – 1 February (inclusive) while we make some exciting changes and carry out essential maintenance. Our ice rink and Times Square Café will be open as usual during this time.

The Young Explorers' Zone will close at the earlier time of 3.30pm on Wednesday 6 February. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

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Science Centre tickets do not include ice skating. Please purchase skating tickets on arrival. 


Combo tickets for science centre admission and skating are available from 3 December 2018 - 24 February 2019. Please purchase these separately at the Science Centre reception.


Memberships are not available online. Purchase these at Science Centre reception.

Science Centre day ticket prices valid until 24 May 2019:

TYPE

Family (2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children)

Adult (aged 18+)

Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

Concession (OAP, student or unwaged)

Purchase skating tickets on arrival

DAY

£28

£11

£6.50

Free

£9

 

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£21

Free

£32

 

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At Life Science Centre YOU are the scientist. Invent, create, explore, and play!
Closed from 8 January - 2 February
We will reopen on Saturday 2 February 2019
New exhibition opens 2 February 2019
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All of this and much more included in your ticket
Ice skating at Life
On until 24 February 2019 For all ages
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Explore Life Science Centre

Your science centre day ticket gives you access to ALL daytime activities inside Life Science Centre. There are no extra fees for blockbuster exhibitions or for entry to the planetarium, live theatre shows and the 4D Motion Ride. You won’t find any hidden charges here!


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Skating birthday parties

Host a party to remember! Enjoy a skate on the ice and explore the science centre, with highlights including Alien Invasion and the 4D Motion Ride showing The Polar Express: Journey to the North Pole..

Life Science Centre Membership

Pay once and visit as many times as you like for a whole year. Membership includes entry to all exhibitions, plus exclusive discounts on special events and skating.

School visits

Get hands-on in our interactive zones and exhibitions and choose from over 100 curriculum-linked workshops. We'll tailor your visit to your class's educational needs.

We recommend you leave 3 - 4 hours for your visit, but many people choose to stay even longer.
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Life is...

 An amazing Science Village with Life Science Centre at its heart.

​Over 600 scientists from around the world conduct research here.

Partners on-site include Newcastle University's Institute of Genetic Medicine and the NHS Fertility Clinic and Northern Genetics Service.

Your Life Science Centre ticket price helps support the world-class research taking place on-site. THANK YOU!

Opening times

Science Centre Times
Science Centre Opening Times
Life Science Centre is closed from 8 January - 2 February 2019

Ice rink opening times
View the opening times for the ice rink

Latest from Life

Latest News
Latest News

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There’s a naughty elf on the loose in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre – and he’s posting his shenanigans on the organisation’s social media accounts.

Life Science Centre, Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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