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Life Science Centre will be closed weekdays until Friday 24 May to get ready for the exciting new exhibition Game On 2.0 which opens on 25 May. The centre will re-open fully on 25 May. The pre-school day scheduled for 21 May will no longer be running. Apologies for any disappointment caused.

Please note: Times Square Cafe will remain open throughout this period.

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

Life Science Centre will be closed weekdays from 7 - 24 May 2019. We will be open weekends as usual during this time.

Science Centre day ticket prices valid from 25 May - 4 September 2019

TYPE

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

Adult (aged 18+)

Concession (over 60s, students, unwaged)

Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

DAY

£34

£15

£11

£8

Free

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£32

£21

Free

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At Life Science Centre YOU are the scientist. Invent, create, explore, and play!

May closure: 7 - 24 May 2019
We are open weekends as usual. Times Square Cafe will be open every day throughout this period.
COMING SOON! Game On 2.0
From 25 May 2019 To 4 September 2019 For All ages
Closed today

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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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.

Meetings and Events

With eight versatile suites, Life Meetings and Events can accommodate from 2 to 380 delegates for a wide range of events.

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 at the International Centre for Life.

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
Valid until Friday 24 May 2019
Monday - Friday CLOSED
Valid from 25 May 2019
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Recommended last admission 4.00pm

May closure
Life Science Centre will be closed weekdays from 7 - 24 May 2019. We will be open during weekends as usual. Times Square Cafe is open throughout this period.

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With the 91st Academy Awards set to take place in the early hours of Monday (25 February GMT), Life Science Centre has been inspired to play homage to Oscar-nominated movies.

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

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