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Everything is included in the price of your ticket, so you can start planning your fun-filled day out today.

Family of five at reception area purchasing tickets to visit Life Science Centre.

Whether you’re planning a weekend day-trip activity or a holiday treat, there’s so much to explore and do. Visit the Space Zone, pop into the planetarium, watch your little ones enjoy the Play Zone or get stuck into the Making Studios. Buy a ticket, and all activities are included.

A fun day out in the heart of Newcastle

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Little girl with mum experimenting with light and colour whilst on a family day out at Life Science Centre.
Everything included in your ticket…

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Visitors at Life Science Centre enjoying a presenter-led planetarium shows about space.
Mother and son completing a hands-on making activity at Life Science Centre.
Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
A North East family are working together to complete at experiment in Life Science Centre.
A younger visitor experimenting with light in Life Science Centre's Play Zone, a hands-on area for under-7s.
Young adults watching an immersive show on Life Science Centre's Sphere in Space Zone.
Family Playing in Life science centre Wow Zone, having hands on fun with the big machine.
Young boy looking a tubes filled with colourful liquid in Life Science Centre's Lightbox
Visitors at Life Science Centre enjoying a presenter-led planetarium shows about space.
Mother and son completing a hands-on making activity at Life Science Centre.
Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
A North East family are working together to complete at experiment in Life Science Centre.
A younger visitor experimenting with light in Life Science Centre's Play Zone, a hands-on area for under-7s.
Young adults watching an immersive show on Life Science Centre's Sphere in Space Zone.
Family Playing in Life science centre Wow Zone, having hands on fun with the big machine.
Young boy looking a tubes filled with colourful liquid in Life Science Centre's Lightbox

Included in your ticket

Little Bear is a popular planetarium show for under-7s inside the science centre.
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Little Bear: 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
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Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Mother And son completing hands-on science activity in Experiment Zone.
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Experiment Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ only
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Father And Daughter enjoying the colour wall in Hello World
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Hello World
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Toddler climbing in soft play area inside science centre.
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Play Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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two-visitors-sat-underneath-Gaia-a-large-replica-of-Earth-at-the-entrance-of-the-science-centre
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Our Planet Earth – Gaia
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Life Science Centre visitor wearing a coloured hat and pulling a face in the photo booth.
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Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Girl Stood Underneath Astronaut Model With Her Face Projected Onto The Screen.
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Space Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Two boys working together to assemble a rocket using large bricks in Life Science Centre's Space Zone.
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Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
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Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Making Studios enjoying craft making activity.
On now
The Making Studios
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Science Now Hub! Materials
On now
Science Now! Hub: Growing our Future
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Life Science Centre Explainer Completing A Demonstration Using A Sparkler Attached To A Drill In The Live Science Theatre.
On now
Top 10 Live Science Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Father holding up child to can in Infinity Room, part of Life Science Centre in Newcastle.
On now
‘Every Can Counts’ Infinity Room
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Until 31 October 2025
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Young adults watching an immersive show on Life Science Centre's Sphere in Space Zone.
On now
Luna Hotel and Spa: Sphere Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Family in Life Science Centre planetarium sitting down to watch new Earth Defenders show.
On now
Earth Defenders! 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 25 minutes
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Family of all ages in Life science centre's planetarium watching a 'Just Look Up'.
On now
Sky Tonight Hercules: Planetarium Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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On now
Lightbox
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II with Linda Conlon, Life Science Centre's Chief Executive.
On now
Story of Life
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 15 minutes
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Family looking up in Life Science Centre's planetarium at large T. Rex dinosaur.
Coming soon
Life: The Greatest Story 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Café and gift shop

Family enjoying a hot drink in Times Square Cafe Bar at Life Science Centre.

Catering for hungry bellies

Food and drink can be purchased from one of our on-site café. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch.

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Two children in Life Science Centre's gift shop looking at boxed actvity for sale with father.

Take home a memento of your vist

A visit to Life wouldn’t be complete without exploring our selection of science kits, toys, books, souvenirs and gifts to suit all ages and budgets

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Family approaching the entrance of Life Science Centre for a fun day out

Getting here

Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk form Newcastle Central train and Metro station.

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Family entering the science centre underneath Gaia, a large replica of Earth.

Science centre map

View our science centre map to get a feel for what to expect.

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Group visits

Life is a great place for groups of all sizes to spend a day and take part in some fun science activities! If you’re bringing 20 people or more, it’s best to book in advance.

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School student completing puzzle in Life Science Centre's Brain Zone.

School visits

Life offers exciting workshops and science centre visits for school groups from Key Stage 1-4,

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