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What's on in Newcastle

See our upcoming special events in Newcastle, alongside our science centre exhibits and activities. 

Father and son enjoying hands-on activity in Life Science Centre's Experiment Zone.
Family of all ages in Life science centre's planetarium watching a 'Just Look Up'.
On now
Constellation Close Up: Planetarium Show
Leave the world behind in this live, presenter-led planetarium show.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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Test your strength and lift yourself up to see the science centre from a different viewpoint on our pulley chairs.
On now
Wow Zone
Get hands-on with exciting exhibits including our 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine’ and much more.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
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Two boys working together to assemble a rocket using large bricks in Life Science Centre's Space Zone.
On now
Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Explore pop-up play areas designed especially for our youngest visitors.
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Girl Stood Underneath Astronaut Model With Her Face Projected Onto The Screen.
On now
Space Zone
Be inspired by the wonders of the Universe and see how space exploration impacts our everyday lives.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
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Life Science Centre visitor wearing a coloured hat and pulling a face in the photo booth.
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Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
Exhibits and activities that will fire up your imagination.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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two-visitors-sat-underneath-Gaia-a-large-replica-of-Earth-at-the-entrance-of-the-science-centre
On now
Our Planet Earth – Gaia
Wonder at Gaia - a mesmerising, seven-metre-diameter recreation of Planet Earth.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
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Toddler climbing in soft play area inside science centre.
On now
Play Zone
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them.
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Father And Daughter enjoying the colour wall in Hello World
On now
Hello World
Hands-on activities to see planet Earth in a whole new light.
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Mother And son completing hands-on science activity in Experiment Zone.
On now
Experiment Zone
In Experiment Zone, carry out practical experiments using real tools and materials.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ only
Set aside about 30 minutes
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Explore our science centre activities online!

Check out our online activities and resources to see some familiar faces from our team demonstrating fun and educational activities you can try at home.

Conduct your own experiments. Play fun science games. Get creative. Find out about local scientists and the work they do. 

See all online activities
Child Playing Science In The Kitchen