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Please be aware there is building work being carried out within the science centre but we are still open for business. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Life Science Centre will be closed 7-10, 13-17 and 20-24 May to get ready for the exciting new exhibition Game On 2.0 which opens on 25 May. The centre will be open 11-12 and 18-19 May and 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.

The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day 3 - 5 June. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

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

Kids go FREE until 6 May 2019. Use code KIDSFREE at checkout. 

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Science Centre day ticket prices valid until 6 May 2019:

TYPE

Adult (aged 18+)

Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

Concession (OAP, student or unwaged)

DAY

£11

£6.50

Free

£9

ANNUAL

£39

£21

Free

£32

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NewcastleGateshead Cultural Venues

NewcastleGateshead Cultural Venues (NGCV) comprises 10
non-profit distributing cultural organisations in Tyne and Wear.

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city on the tyne's north bank
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10 inspiring cultural venues
100s of exciting days out

22 different venues make up NewcastleGateshead Cultural Venues (NGCV), celebrating the visual and performing arts, music, dance, film, writing and literature, heritage, archives and museums and science communication. We work together to maximise the creative, social and economic potential of the cultural sector in the North East by developing strategic and creative initiatives, sharing practice, ideas and resources and by being a strong collective voice. You can find out more about our collaboration at ngcv.tv

The venues

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

The North East’s internationally acclaimed centre for contemporary art, housed in a landmark ex-industrial building on Gateshead Quays.

Live Theatre

One of the leading new writing producers in the country, working with national and international co-producers. Its drama education programme is considered a national exemplar.

Seven Stories

A new national home for children’s literature, bringing together original manuscripts and artwork, involving young people, their families and educators in exploring creativity, literature and art.

Theatre Royal

Newcastle’s landmark receiving and touring theatre and the regional home for, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Opera North, The Dance Consortium and Rambert Dance.

Tyneside Cinema

The North East’s leading independent cinema, a resource for learning and development of moving image and new media and an important hub for the North East’s creative industries.

Northern Stage

The North East’s major producing theatre, making and presenting a repertoire of new work and contemporary classics in collaboration with partners such as Robert Lepage, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Kneehigh.

The Sage Gateshead

The pioneering international hub for music performance, learning and participation delivering across 10,000 square miles from Foster’s iconic building, as well as leading national programmes.

Tyne and Wear Archive and Museums

England’s largest regional museums service, with 12 museums, galleries and Heritage sites. TWAM leads NE Regional Museums Hub (Renaissance), and has agreed links with five national museums (Victoria and Albert, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate).

Dance City

The National Dance Agency for the North East, raising the profile of dance for young people in partnership with key youth dance partners such as Youth Dance England and Public Health North East.

Life Science Centre

Newcastle's amazing Science Centre where YOU are the scientist. Invent, create, expore and play! Home to the the North's largest planetarium, four interactive zones, a 4D Motion Ride, Science Theatre and internationally acclaimed visiting exhibitions, plus the region's favourite outdoor ice rink (November - February).

Family Explorers

Life is part of Family Explorers North East.
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Sign up free for great day out ideas, exclusive offers, reviews and venue news.

Opening times

Science Centre Times
Science Centre Opening Times
Valid until Monday 6 May 2019
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Recommended last admission 3.30pm

The Science Centre will be busy with school groups on weekdays during term time.
For a quieter experience please visit after 2.00pm.

Latest from Life

Latest News
Latest News

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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