Important visitor information

The science centre will be closed on Monday 31 January. We are back open 7 days from 1 February. 

Until 30 January, the planetarium will be closed to the public as it has an exciting upgrade.

On 1 February, the upper floor of the science centre including Play Zone will be closed to the public. 

For your safety, comfort, and enjoyment, our Covid-19 measures remain in place. Full details can be found here.

Customers who subscribe to our what's on enews can enjoy a 10% discount off their science centre visit. 

Upon subscribing, a discount code will be emailed to the customer and can be applied to online bookings only. This offer applies to new subscribers only and connot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion. 

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Discover all Life has to offer.

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Tune into the Universe

Take a journey to our Space Zone.

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Get creative

Enjoy hands-on activities in our Making Studios.

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Have fun

Let your little ones explore our Play Zone.

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Science centre opening hours

Monday - Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm (recommended last entry 3:00pm)
Closed: Monday 31 January
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Life Science Centre,
Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4EP
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Science at its heart 

Everything in the science centre is included in your ticket, so we can guarantee a fun and educational day out for the whole family with no hidden charges. 
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Gaia

Created by UK artist, Luke Jerram, the installation uses detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface to provide a unique opportunity to view our planet floating in three dimensions.  

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Latest news

Inspiration for James Bond's 'M' to visit Life

She’s been immortalised by Judi Dench in the 007 films, now the Real ‘M’ will be sharing her experiences at a special event at Life, next Tuesday evening, 1 February.

Please note: this event has now sold out. 

Schools' programme

Our science centre and lab spaces are open for schools to visit and enjoy. 

Over the past year, we’ve developed a brand new programme of workshops and story-telling sessions. We promise exciting, relevant, and interactive STEM experiences that cannot be replicated in the classroom. 

Did you know that Life is a charity?

Welcoming about 300,000 visitors a year, our purpose is to help people of all ages, from all communities, explore science and to discover its relevance to their own lives and to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. This purpose has never been more crucial than it is today. 

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on us. Please support us so that we can continue to make a difference.

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Our location

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

0191 243 8210
info@life.org.uk

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Science centre opening times

Monday - Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (recommended last entry: 3:00pm)
Closed: Monday 31 January

Getting here

We’re situated in Newcastle City Centre, with great public transport links and Times Square Car Park just around the corner.
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