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. Excludes Maker Faire UK.
• 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.

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.

• ​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.

Check out our great offers and see if you could save on the price of admission.

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Gift tickets and vouchers