Life Science Centre is open on weekends only until Saturday 23 October, and then we're back open 7 days. Tickets for timed slots can be purchased online in advance of your visit. Some slots on the afternoon will be kept free for walk-ups - but booking is advised to avoid disappointment.
Our safety measures remain in place. This includes the Life team and visitors being asked to wear a face covering unless exempt.
Life develops unique programme to help families act on climate change
14 Oct 2021
A stunning seven-metre diameter ‘Earth’ will be unveiled at Life Science Centre in Newcastle this weekend (16 October) ahead of the international climate conference COP 26 later this month.
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Spooky Autumn at Life
29 Sep 2021
Life Science Centre has announced its autumn programme, packed with grippingly ghoulish activities to bewitch and beguile visitors of all ages.
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Life celebrates ground-breaking partnership with North East Autism Society
27 Aug 2021
An innovative partnership between North East Autism Society and Life Science Centre has been celebrated with a special event at the award-winning Newcastle attraction.
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Life announces winner of Brick Legends Contest
19 Aug 2021
An incredible model of the Swing Bridge has been named the winner of Life's Brick Legends Contest
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Hula lot of fun as Life celebrates national day of play
04 Aug 2021
Life Science Centre offered free instructor-led hula hooping sessions for adults today to mark Playday – the national day of play in the UK.
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Life challenges visitors to build local Brick Legends
20 Jul 2021
Life Science Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is challenging LEGO® fans to build models of iconic North East people, places or things this summer to be in with a chance of winning a one-on-one building workshop with local LEGO® legend Steve Mayes.
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