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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.
Young visitor enjoying Life Science Centre's trap door exhibit.
On now
Brain Zone
Play memory games, step into an optical illusion and (attempt to) interact with exhibits that require some mind over matter.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
Science Now Hub! Materials
On now
Science Now! Hub: Growing our Future
Find out how local scientists are taking inspiration from nature to tackle challenges that the world is facing, in a sustainable way.
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
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
Adults sat in Life Science Centre's huge planetarium, looking up to watch Live Skies Show.
Coming soon
Live Skies in the Planetarium: July Show
Explore the night skies with the Life team in our amazing planetarium at this special adults-only evening.
Special ticketed event
Adults (18+)
Thursday 3 July, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Male student uses pipette during PCR workshop in Life Science Centre education lab.
Coming soon
July Home Education Day
Enjoy a fantastic day of learning with curriculum-linked workshops on theme of living things.
Special ticketed event
Especially for home educated children
Friday 4 July, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Adults looking up to watch Queen planetarium show at Life Science Centre.
On now
Queen Heaven 360° May immersive dome shows
Enjoy legendary rock band Queen’s hits set to fun, exciting visuals in Life’s Planetarium.
Special ticketed event
13+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Various dates in May

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. 

Child Playing Science In The Kitchen