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Please note that some areas will be closed from 5 September – 25 October (inclusive) as we get ready for the launch of the new Space Zone (opens 26 October). 

We’re having a few issues with the Motion Ride at the moment. If it’s an unmissable part of your visit, please give us a call first to check it’s running: (0191) 243 8268.

The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day on 20 September. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

The Science Theatre will be closed on 23 September as we prepare for the new show, Top Ten, which opens on 24 September. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

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Science Centre day ticket prices valid from 5 September - 25 October 2019

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Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

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£24

£8

£7

£6

Free

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£32

£21

Free

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08 Aug 2019

Shriek puts the chic into super hero style

Award-winning costume designer Paul Shriek will put his super-sharp creative skills to the ultimate test this summer, with the help of visitors at Life Science Centre.
05 Aug 2019

Athletes warm-up for World Transplant Games at Life

With under two weeks until the World Transplant Games 2019 start in the North East, Team GB & NI team athletes have been warming up at Life Science Centre’s Game On 2.0 exhibition.

02 Aug 2019

Esports win out, even in football-loving Newcastle

New research by Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne has revealed that young adults spend nearly twice as much time watching other people play video games competitively – known as esports – than viewing traditional sports, such as football.
01 Aug 2019

Life challenges gamers to guess the character

In what sounds like the start of a Black Mirror episode or something from the film Inception, Life Science Centre in Newcastle has created a game within a gaming exhibition.
21 Jun 2019

From stethoscopes to spanners: a ‘bike doctor’ at Life

The International Centre for Life, home to many research and medical doctors, welcomed Dr Bike to the fold as they set up a clinic for free bike health checks in Times Square yesterday (Thursday 20 June).
03 Jun 2019

Marvel Super Heroes fly North to join forces with scientists

Marvel Universe LIVE! – a thrilling new live Super Hero show coming to Utilita Arena in Newcastle – is teaming up with Life Science Centre for some super hero fun.
21 May 2019

Life Science Centre celebrates 50 years of video gaming

It’s a special year in the world of gaming – and not least because the Game On 2.0 exhibition is reloading at Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne.
22 Feb 2019

Moonlight, cameras, action: recreating Oscar-nominated 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.
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Opening times

Science Centre Times
Science Centre Opening Times
Valid from 5 September - 25 October 2019
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Recommended last admission 3.00pm

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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Shriek puts the chic into super hero style

Award-winning costume designer Paul Shriek will put his super-sharp creative skills to the ultimate test this summer, with the help of visitors at Life Science Centre.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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