This page features our summer 2025 programme.
Summer fun 2025
Families explored live shows, hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and making activities during the summer of 2025.
During summer 2025, visitors explored new interactive exhibits in Lightbox, including a 6-metre-tall tornado tower. Other highlights included Space Zone, with a replica of part of the International Space Station, and Play Zone for under-7s.
Summer 2025 highlights
- NEW hands-on exhibitions in Lightbox including a giant ‘string’ of light.
- NEW fulldome show Life: The Greatest Story – is there life elsewhere in the universe?
- Enjoy sparkles, surprises and the danger of someone getting wet with our best demos from the last 25 years in an exciting live science show.
- Make (and take home) your own spinning creation in the Making Studios.
- Be a real scientist in the Experiment Zone! (ages 7+)
- Discover the 6-metre tall ‘Big Machine’ and see what sound looks like with our amazing hands-on exhibits in Wow Zone.
- Feel what it’s like to be an astronaut in Space Zone – complete with a mock-up of the International Space Station.
- Nurture your young explorers in Play Zone, a fascinating world where little ones can take the lead and set their imaginations free.
- Be amazed by Gaia, our glowing replica of Earth. Grab an easel and create your own Earth-inspired artwork.
Take a look around
Life is home to the North's largest planetarium, which hosts a range of exciting shows.
Get crafty in the Making Studios, with a changing programme of hands-on activities.
In Brain Zone, step into an optical illusion and interact with exhibits that challenge the mind!
In the Experiment Zone, carry our practical experiments using real tools and materials.
Let your little ones explore a fascinating world designed just for them in Play Zone.
Watch shows on the Sphere, a digital globe displaying planetary satellite imagery.
Included in your ticket
On now
Constellation Close Up: Planetarium Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
On now
Bump in the Night 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under 7s, but appeals to all ages
Set aside about 10 minutes
On now
Life: The Greatest Story 360° immersive dome show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
On now
Brain Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Experiment Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ only
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Hello World
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Play Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Our Planet Earth – Gaia
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 10 minutes
On now
Hands-on Exhibits and LEGO® Wall
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Space Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Perfect for everyone
Set aside about 1 hour
On now
Pop-up Play Stations and Discovery Backpacks
Included in science centre ticket
Especially for under-7s
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Wow Zone
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
On now
The Making Studios
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 30 minutes
On now
Lightbox
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 45 minutes
On now
Find the Fake Live Science Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 5+ recommendation
Set aside about 20 minutes
On now
Sky Tonight – Orion Planetarium Show
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Set aside about 25 minutes
On now
The Rocket Show
Included in science centre ticket
Suitable for everyone
Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 February 2026
Coming soon
The Great Dinosaur Escape
Included in science centre ticket
Age 7+ recommendation
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 27 September 2026
Café and gift shop
Catering for hungry bellies
Food and drink can be purchased from Times Square Café Bar. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
Take home a memento of your vist
A visit to Life wouldn’t be complete without exploring our selection of science kits, toys, books, souvenirs and gifts to suit all ages and budgets
Getting here
Life is located in Times Square, just a two minute walk form Newcastle Central train and Metro station.
Science centre map
View our science centre map to get a feel for what to expect.
Group visits
Life is a great place for groups of all sizes to spend a day and take part in some fun science activities! If you’re bringing 20 people or more, it’s best to book in advance.
Accessibility
We welcome all our visitors and work hard to make sure our facilities are accessible to everyone.
Contact us
Have a question about the science centre? Our team would be happy to help.
