Life is bringing the Moon to the Toon!
It has created a sensation across the world and now Museum of the Moon will shine at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle from 2 February until 31 March 2019.
Life Science Centre is open seven days a week, including bank holidays (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years' Day).
Times valid 16 - 24 February 2019
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pmSaturday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Times valid 25 February - 24 May 2019
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pmSunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Just want to see Museum of the Moon?
Buy a 'Museum of the Moon only' ticket at a discounted price. Tickets are available from 2pm weekdays and 4pm weekends.
(Tickets are not available 16-24 February).
Find out more >
Ice rink opening times valid from 7 January - 24 February 2019 inclusive
Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday - Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm
The ice rink is weather dependant, please check website for updates.
The ice rink can be particularly busy on Saturdays. If you are planning on skating with small children, we would recommend visiting outside of this busy period.
Events
Many of our special events, including adult events and pre-school days, have their own opening times and event details. Find your event in our What's On section for more information and online booking where available.
Please note, the Experiment Zone has separate opening times. See the Experiment Zone page for details.
When to visit
On weekdays during term time we may be busy with school groups; we recommend visitors arrive after 2pm for a quieter experience.
Life’s school holiday dates reflect those given by Newcastle City Council.
Closures and changes to opening times
Outside of peak times we occasionally have to close areas of the science centre for routine maintenance or special events. We share information about planned closures on our website (look out for the Essential Info section at the top of the page), via Facebook and Twitter, and via our regular email newsletters where possible.
Management reserves the right to change opening times when required.
Times Square Café opening times
Times Square Café is accessible from Times Square - you don't need a science centre ticket to enjoy a drink, snack or hot meal.
Opening times
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Breakfast is served until 11.30am. Lunch is served from 11.30am - close.
Pick up a Starbucks loyalty card to get your 9th tall drink free!
Life Café
Life Café is situated inside the science centre and is open from around 11.00am - 5.00pm on weekends and school holidays only. Please note, we occasionally close Life Café early at quiet times. If this is the case you can still pick up a meal or snack from Times Square Café.
Find out more about our cafés