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Life Science Centre will be closed on Friday 27 April as we set up for Maker Faire UK. Times Square Café will be open as usual.

While the Science Centre is home to Maker Faire UK on 28 - 29 April, our usual programme of exhibitions and shows will not be available.

The Young Explorers' Zone will be closed all day on Friday 4 May. Sorry for any disappointment caused.

Please note that some areas may be closed from 16 April - 25 May as we get ready for the next big exhibition, Robots - then and now (opens 26 May). 

A couple of our lifts are our of order, we’re working to fix them as soon as possible. Please ask a member of staff if you need assistance.

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Science Centre day ticket prices valid until 25 May 2018:

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£94

£39

£21

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£32

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Life Science Centre is a great day out for the whole family in Newcastle!

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The greatest show (and tell!) on Earth.
From 28 April 2018 To 29 April 2018 For all ages
Closed today
Pre-school Day
Special Events
A day for little ones to explore the Centre!
On until 11 September 2018 For Ages 4 and under (and accompanying adults)
Young Explorers' Zone
Zones
A hands-on area specially for under-7s
For under 7s
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Bright Club
Special Events
The thinking person's variety night
On until 6 November 2018 For 18+
Brain Zone
Zones
What's going on inside your head?
For all ages
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CoderDojo Sessions
Special Events
A monthly computer coding club
On until 17 November 2018 For ages 8 - 17
Curiosity Zone
Zones
Science begins with curiosity
For all ages
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Experiment Zone
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Try some REAL experiments!
For ages 7+
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Making Space
Zones
Design, weave, construct and create!
For All ages
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Prehistoric Autopsy Hominins
Zones
Get up close to Neanderthal, Australopithicus and Homo erectus!
For all ages
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Halloween Late: Bewitching Bots
Special Events
Join us for a killer (robot) party this Halloween.
On 26 October 2018 For Adults
Planetarium show
Planetarium
Little Bear
On until 18 May 2018 For under 7s
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Planetarium show
Planetarium
Naked Eye Astronomy
On until 21 September 2018 For Ages 7+
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Robots – then and now
Exhibitions
Coming in May 2018
From 26 May 2018 To 2 December 2018 For all ages
Included in your Science Centre ticket
Science Theatre show
Science Theatre
The Secret World of Gases Show
On until 17 June 2018 For Ages 5+
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Robots: Hopes and Fears
Special Events
Will robots ultimately change our lives for better or for worse?
On 1 November 2018 For 16+
Love Virtually – rise of the sex robots
Special Events
Join us for a lively debate.
On 14 June 2018 For 16+
4D Motion Ride show
4D Motion Ride
Rusty
On until 30 September 2018 For anyone over 1.2m in height
Included in your Science Centre ticket

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Valid until 25 May 2018
Monday - Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm

The Science Centre will be busy with school groups on weekdays during term time.
For a quieter experience please visit after 2.00pm.

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