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The Young Explorers’ Zone will close at the earlier time of 4.00pm on Saturday 17 August. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Life Science Centre will close at the earlier time of 5.00pm on Tuesday 20 August.

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Science Centre day ticket prices valid from 25 May - 4 September 2019

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Child (aged 5 - 17)

Child (aged 4 and under)

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£34

£15

£11

£8

Free

ANNUAL

£94

£39

£32

£21

Free

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School's out, game on!
On until 3 September 2019 For All ages
Closed today
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Game On 2.0
Exhibitions
Gaming history as told through more than 150 playable games
On until 4 September 2019 For All ages
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Science Theatre show
Science Theatre
Super Hero Science
On until 22 September 2019 For 5+
Included in your Science Centre ticket
4D Motion Ride
4D Motion Ride
Legend of Apollo
On until 30 September 2019 For 7+
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Planetarium show
Planetarium
A View from Space
On until 18 October 2019 For Ages 7+
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Experiment Zone
Zones
Try some REAL experiments!
For ages 7+
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Planetarium show
Planetarium
Naughty Monsters in the Sky
On until 22 May 2020 For under 7s
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Super Hero Chic with Paul Shriek
Special Events
Super Hero Chic with Paul Shriek
On 19 August 2019 For All ages
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Game On 2.0: Late Gaming Night for Adults
Special Events
Game On 2.0: Late Gaming Night for Adults
On until 30 August 2019 For 18+
Science Sessions
Special Events
Essential Oils
On 1 September 2019 For ages 13 - 18
Bright Club
Special Events
The thinking person's variety night
On until 3 December 2019 For 18+
Pre-school Day
Special Events
A day for little ones to explore the Centre!
On until 19 November 2019 For Ages 4 and under (and accompanying adults)
Science Theatre show
Science Theatre
Top Ten
From 24 September 2019 To 19 January 2020 For 5+ recommendation
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Science Sessions
Special Events
Thermoelectric Power
On 6 October 2019 For ages 13 - 18
Science Speakeasy SOLD OUT
Special Events
More to psychopaths than murder
On 10 October 2019 For 18+
After Hours special: Paranormal or Paranoia?
Special Events
Tour 1: Basement and The Shining-esque service corridor
On 31 October 2019 For 18+
After Hours special: Paranormal or Paranoia?
Special Events
Tour 2: 18th century Market Keeper’s House and 4D Motion Ride
On 31 October 2019 For 18+
Science Speakeasy
Special Events
Infertility: not just a woman’s problem
On 14 November 2019 For 18+
Science Sessions
Special Events
Dye Hard Fabrics
On 17 November 2019 For 13 - 18
After Hours: Noël
Special Events
Fiery hands and Pink Floyd bangers!
On 28 November 2019 For 18+
After Hours: Happy New You + Skating
Special Events
Teetotal event that’s anything but dry
On 30 January 2020 For 18+
After Hours: Happy New You
Special Events
Teetotal event that’s anything but dry
On 30 January 2020 For 18+
Science Speakeasy
Special Events
Gamified dating: any winners?
On 13 February 2020 For 18+
After Hours: Sex and Attraction
Special Events
Respect your body and relationship(s)
On 27 February 2020 For 18+
Science Speakeasy
Special Events
Stagger to grave or call it quits early?
On 12 March 2020 For 18+
After Hours: The Next James Bond
Special Events
Enrol to replace Daniel Craig as 007
On 26 March 2020 For 18+
After Hours: Unplug and Unwind
Special Events
The antidote to work and exam stress
On 30 April 2020 For 18+
Brain Zone
Zones
What's going on inside your head?
For all ages
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Planetarium
Planetarium
Stars so bright it feels like you could touch them
For All Ages
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Planetarium show
Live Skies
For Suitable for all ages
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Young Explorers' Zone
Zones
A hands-on area specially for under-7s
For under 7s
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The Making Studios
Zones
Exhibits that will fire up your imagination
For All ages
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Opening times

Science Centre Times
Science Centre Opening Times
Valid until 4 September 2019
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 6.00pm
Recommended last admission 4.00pm
Please note the Science Centre will close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 August 2019.

Useful information for visitors over the school holiday period
We anticipate the Science Centre will be busy over the school holiday period, so we've put together some useful info for visitors.

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