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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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Ice Skating

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Separate prices apply

This event is no longer running

Please buy your skating tickets at reception on arrival.

The ice rink can be particularly busy on Saturdays. If you are planning on skating with small children, we would recommend visiting outside of this busy period.

Set aside: approximately one hour (includes time to fit skates)
Who is it perfect for: all ages 
Separate prices apply
Set aside: approximately one hour (includes time to fit skates)
Who is it perfect for: all ages  
Please buy your skating tickets at reception on arrival. The ice rink can be particularly busy on Saturdays. If you are planning on skating with small children, we would recommend visiting outside of this busy period.
Event details
Event details

The perfect place for a spot of wintry fun with friends and family, ice skating at Life is a must on your winter check list!


Grab your mates and head down to Life where the ice rink is open every day. There's no need to book if you're visiting with fewer than 10 people, just turn up and pay on the day.


Make a day of it by visiting our science centre while you’re here (separate prices apply). Experience the 4D Motion Ride*, our amazing planetarium, live theatre shows and a range of exciting hands-on zones.

Combo tickets for science centre admission and ice skating are available until 24 February 2019.


Coming in a group of 10 or more? Book in advance to take advantage of our special group packages and rates. 

Booking and advance payment essential for groups of 10 or more. To book call (0191) 243 8223.



Read our ice skating safety information to make your visit enjoyable and fuss free.


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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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Moonlight, cameras, action: recreating Oscar-nomination films by the Moon

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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