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The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day on Thursday 28 March. Sorry for any disappointment 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.

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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. 

Terms and conditions apply, see www.life.org.uk/terms-and-conditions for more info


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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08 Nov 2013

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25 Oct 2013

City's Cultural Venues get the Gold Award

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Last chance to see Age of the Dinosaur

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16 Oct 2013

The mysterious life of elephants and a crocodilian crown: the winners of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 are revealed

The winners of this year’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been announced with South African photographer Greg du Toit named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013.
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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.

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