Life Science Centre announces record-breaking visitor numbers
Life Science Centre in Newcastle was the place to be during the recent school holidays, with the popular attraction breaking its own record for visitor numbers at Easter.
Essential info
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Life Science Centre will be closed on Friday 27 April as we set up for Maker Faire UK. Times Square Café will be open as usual.
While the Science Centre is home to Maker Faire UK on 28 - 29 April, our usual programme of exhibitions and shows will not be available.
The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day on Friday 4 May. Sorry for any disappointment caused.
Please note that some areas may be closed from 16 April - 25 May as we get ready for the next big exhibition, Robots - then and now (opens 26 May).
A couple of our lifts are our of order, we’re working to fix them as soon as possible. Please ask a member of staff if you need assistance.
My Tickets
Memberships are not available online. Purchase these at Science Centre reception.
Science Centre day ticket prices valid until 25 May 2018:
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)
DAY
£24
£8
£6
Free
£7
ANNUAL
£94
£39
£21
Free
£32
Key info...
Included in your admission ticket
Set aside: 30 minutes
Who is it perfect for: ages 7+
Included in your admission ticket
Set aside: 30 minutes
Who is it perfect for: ages 7+
Event details
Explore what makes you 'you'. Find out how your brain works and how it controls so many of your body's functions – often without you even realising it.
Play memory games, step into an optical illusion and (attempt to) interact with exhibits that require some mind over matter.
Developed with the national curriculum in mind, the Brain Zone has much to offer psychology students, but it also offers broader science insights, such as how scientists carry out experiments when data is hard to capture.
Don't miss:
- Sip of conflict – A drinking fountain disguised as a toilet bowl. Your brain knows the water is clean and drinkable, but can you happily have a drink and not think 'yuck'?
- Disappearing hand – You will believe that your hand has disappeared even though your brain tells you it can't be possible.
- Do not touch – Dare you risk pressing the red button, and how will you react if you do?
- A REAL brain – Take a close-up look at the human brain – the container of all our hopes, dreams and memories.
Opening times
| Valid until 25 May 2018 | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10.00am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 11.00am - 5.00pm |
The Science Centre will be busy with school groups on weekdays during term time.
For a quieter experience please visit after 2.00pm.
For a quieter experience please visit after 2.00pm.
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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP
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Family
Adults
Ages 5 - 17
Ages 4 and under
Concessions
DAY
£25
£10
£7
Free
£9
ANNUAL
£85
£35
£19
Free
£29
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