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At a glance

Now
Opening soonOpens today at 10:00
Age
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Teenagers
Price
High (£££) — guide only; check official prices
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Glass-fronted science-centre entrance on the city square.
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Credit: Simon Cobb

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More to know

Indoors or outdoors
Indoors
Visit length
Half a day, Full day
Price band: High · How we use price bands

These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.

Free
No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
Low
Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
Medium
A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
High
Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.

About this activity

An interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, experiments, making activities and the North's largest planetarium. The programme changes throughout the year and frequently includes activities designed for preschool children, families and teenagers. Standard admission includes the principal science-centre activities and planetarium shows, although spaces are allocated on a first-come basis.

Opening hoursVisitor hours · Current schedule
monday
10:00–15:00
tuesday
10:00–15:00
wednesday
10:00–15:00
thursday
10:00–15:00
friday
10:00–15:00
saturday
10:00–17:00
sunday
10:00–17:00

Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.

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Plan your visit

Location

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4EP
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