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.
Kids go FREE until 6 May 2019
Get one free child admission to Life Science Centre with each full paying adult.
Offer is valid until Monday 6 May 2019. Enter code KIDSFREE at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.
Your science centre day ticket gives you access to ALL daytime activities inside Life Science Centre. There are no extra fees for blockbuster exhibitions or for entry to the planetarium, live theatre shows and the 4D Motion Ride, so you can relax and explore EVERYTHING that Life has to offer. You won’t find any hidden charges here!
Our cafés offer good-value tasty food and barista coffee, or you are welcome to use our indoor packed lunch area if you would prefer to bring your own food.
Why not become a member? You can then have unlimited access to our changing programme of exhibitions throughout the year and discounted skating on our seasonal ice rink. Please see the tabs below for full details.
Prices valid until 6 May 2019
Adult
Day ticket: £11.00
Child aged 5 - 17
Day ticket: £6.50
Child aged 4 and under
Day ticket: FREE
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult
Concession: OAP, student or unwaged (proof required)
Day ticket: £9.00
Prices valid 11-12 and 18-19 May 2019
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.
To reflect the fact that some areas won’t be available during the period, you can make the most of the special discounted price!
Just want to see Museum of the Moon?
To reflect the fact that some areas won’t be available during the period, you can make the most of the special discounted price!
Adult
Day ticket: £5.00
Child aged 5 - 17
Day ticket: £2.00
Child aged 4 and under
Day ticket: FREE
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult
Just want to see Museum of the Moon?
Buy a 'Museum of the Moon only' ticket at a discounted price. Tickets are available from 2.00pm weekdays and 4.00pm weekends.
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Life Science membership is great value for money. Buy family membership – and even if you only visit 3 times a year, you have saved on the cost of your ticket.
Previously known as the Annual Pass scheme. Already have an Annual Pass? Then you’re a member!
*Fast track entry is only possible if you bring your membership card.
As an educational charity, our aim is to make science accessible to everyone and ticket revenue is vital to help us achieve this. We try to keep our prices as low as possible.
Previously known as the Annual Pass scheme. Already have an Annual Pass? Then you’re a member!
Key benefits
- 12 months unlimited Life Science Centre entry including pre-school days.
- Fast track entry during busy periods.*
- Invitations to special events.
- A chance to have your say on how we develop through surveys and focus groups.
Plus enjoy these special discounts:
- 10% discount in Life Shop, cafés and parking in Times Square Car Park.
- Discounted ice skating (November – February).
- Special offer for birthday party bookings: the birthday child goes free!
- Selected discounts available when booking an event through Life Meetings and Events.
- Free access to ASTC science centres around the world, through the ASTC Travel Passport Program.
*Fast track entry is only possible if you bring your membership card.
Membership prices
- Adult (aged 18 and over) £39
- Child (aged 5 - 17) £21
- Child (4 and under) FREE
- Concession (OAP, student or unwaged) £32
- Family (2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children) £94
- Extra child (added to family membership - maximum of 3 extra children) £11
Try before you buy!
Become a member on the day you visit and we’ll deduct your admission price off the cost of your membership. Terms and conditions apply.
Memberships are not available online. Please buy on arrival at reception, or call (0191) 243 8223 to purchase membership over the phone.
If you’re visiting with a group of 10 or more, book in advance to receive a range of benefits:
- Selected offers and discounts (varies depending on events and activities).
- Priority entry.
- Free coach parking (first come first served basis).
- Tailored meal packages.
- Familiarisation visits.
Standard group booking rates, valid until 24 May 2019
Adult group rate
£8.00 per personChild group rate
£5.00 per personTo make a group booking or to discuss your requirements please call our bookings hotline (0191) 243 8223 (open from 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday).
*Terms and conditions: You must book and pay in advance to receive the group booking rates. Group booking rates are available for groups of 10 or more only. FInd out more about group bookings
Check out our great offers and see if you could save on the price of admission.
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Gift tickets and vouchers
Treat friends and family to a science centre or skating visit, or money off in the Life Shop with a Life gift ticket or voucher!
Gift tickets and vouchers are available from reception or via the bookings line on (0191) 243 8223.
Life Science Centre tickets and gift shop vouchers are available all year round. Skating at Life is open annually from November - February; gift tickets can be purchased throughout this period and must be used during the current skating season and cannot be carried over to future years.