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 Making Studios, 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.
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Day ticket prices valid from 26 October 2019 - 23 February 2020
Family (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) £31.00
Adult £12.00
Child aged 5-17 £7.50
Child aged 4 and under FREE
Maximum of 3 children per paying adult
Concession £10.00
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Please note: Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Skating ticket prices valid 9 November - 23 February 2020
Family of 4 (max. 2 adults) £27.00
Adult £10.00
Child aged 5-17 £7.50
Child aged 4 and under £3.00
Maximum of 2 children per paying adult on the ice rink
Concession £9.00
Upgrade to a Super Saver!
Upgrade your skating ticket to a Super Saver when you arrive to visit Life Science Centre while you're here
Family of 4 (max. 2 adults) £46.00
Adult £18.00
Child aged 5-17 £13.00
Child aged 4 and under £3.00
Maximum of 2 children per paying adult on the ice rink
Concession £16.00
Please note: Children aged 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the ice rink.
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.
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 15 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 from 26 October 2019
Adult group rate (inc. concessions)
£8.00 per personChild group rate
£6.00 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 15 or more only. FInd out more about group bookings
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