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Life Science Centre will be closed 8 January – 1 February (inclusive) while we make some exciting changes and carry out essential maintenance. Our ice rink and Times Square Café will be open as usual during this time.

The Young Explorers' Zone will close at the earlier time of 3.30pm on Wednesday 6 February. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

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Science Centre tickets do not include ice skating. Please purchase skating tickets on arrival. 


Combo tickets for science centre admission and skating are available from 3 December 2018 - 24 February 2019. Please purchase these separately at the Science Centre reception.


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

Science Centre day ticket prices valid until 24 May 2019:

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)

Purchase skating tickets on arrival

DAY

£28

£11

£6.50

Free

£9

 

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£21

Free

£32

 

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04 Dec 2018

Forget the shelf, here’s ‘Elf in the science centre’

There’s a naughty elf on the loose in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre – and he’s posting his shenanigans on the organisation’s social media accounts.

13 Nov 2018

Board members appointed at Life during national Trustees’ Week

The International Centre for Life welcomes new members to its Board of Trustees.

06 Nov 2018

Research highlights concerns about transferring human gender bias to robots

New research by Life Science Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne has revealed that 78%a of people think it is important to represent all genders when creating robotic carers to avoid replicating ideas of traditional gender roles seen in human society.
05 Nov 2018

Plans carved out for festive launch at Life Science Centre

On Friday 9 November, a life-size sleigh carved from more than half a tonne of ice will take centre stage at the official launch event for Life Science Centre’s festive season.

02 Oct 2018

Half-term treats (without the tricks) at Life Science Centre

Children can visit Life Science Centre for FREE* this half-term (20 October – 4 November) so all little monsters can enjoy the frightfully good events on offer!
19 Sep 2018

Life Science Centre opens its doors after dark for adult-only Halloween party

From a Crystal Maze-inspired laser maze to dissecting real organs, Life Science Centre’s Halloween party for adults on Friday 26 October will be like no other.
17 Aug 2018

Research highlights fears technology could eradicate regional accents

New research by Life Science Centre has revealed that 79% of peoplea with regional accents regularly alter the way they speak in order to be understood by personal digital assistants, such as Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant.
27 Jul 2018

Gallery of still images with subtle motion stirs the senses

The unnatural, yet captivating movement of robots is brought to life in a new online gallery launched by Life Science Centre.
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Science Centre Opening Times
Life Science Centre is closed from 8 January - 2 February 2019

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Forget the shelf, here’s ‘Elf in the science centre’

There’s a naughty elf on the loose in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre – and he’s posting his shenanigans on the organisation’s social media accounts.

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Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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