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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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23 Aug 2017

Strictly Come Dinosaurs

Dancing dinosaurs took to Newcastle’s Central Station yesterday (22 August 2017) as part of a Dino Jaws promotional flashmob.

27 Jul 2017

Local mental health charity's metallic T. rex comes to Life in Dino Jaws

A new exhibit at the Science Centre displays the incredible metalwork skills taught by Key Enterprises – a local charity that provides training opportunities and support for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
13 Jul 2017

Make boredom extinct this summer at Life Science Centre

There are dino delights galore at Life during the holidays, with a new ‘Make-a-saurus’ activity on offer each week to keep the children entertained all summer long.
31 May 2017

The dinosaurs have hatched at Life

The opening weekend of Dino Jaws has seen herds of dino-loving visitors of all ages heading to Life Science Centre in Newcastle to catch a glimpse of the prehistoric creatures in all of their glory.

11 May 2017

Last Chance to see LEGO® at Life

Life Science Centre is preparing to pack up their toys, as its LEGO® brick exhibitions Brick History and North East LEGO® Landmarks come to an end this weekend (14 May).

05 May 2017

New exhibition Dino Jaws roars into Life

The countdown is on for Life Science Centre’s blockbuster new exhibition for 2017, Dino Jaws, which opens to the public during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 27 May.
10 Apr 2017

A sweet addition to Life Science Centre this Easter

Attention chocoholics: Life Science Centre’s chocolate workshops are back by popular demand!
29 Mar 2017

Newcastle University professors jump on Board for Life

The International Centre for Life is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Professor Richard Davies (left) and Professor Joris Veltman (right).
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Opening times

Science Centre Times
Science Centre Opening Times
Life Science Centre is closed from 8 January - 2 February 2019

Ice rink opening times
View the opening times for the ice rink

Latest from Life

Latest News
Latest News

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.

Life Science Centre, Times Square,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP

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