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Life Science Centre
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44 0191 243 8200
All new at Life!
Exciting things are happening at the Life Science Centre in Newcastle this summer!
On 26 May, the centre will unveil its latest additions following a £1.2million investment – a 4D motion ride and a new ‘Curiosity Zone’.
“What’s a 4D motion ride?” Well, in addition to watching an action-packed adventure, not only do your seats move in time to the on-screen action but there are a few other surprises too – expect to be blasted with wind, sprayed with water – even smells and smoke will be used to transport you to the heart of the action!
While films in the 4D motion ride will change regularly throughout the year with seasonal links, the first film to be showcased is Hover Chase, a high speed race through city streets, oil refineries, forests, and caves.
Elsewhere in the centre, the new ‘Curiosity Zone’ is 100% hands-on and full of exhibits designed to bring out your inner scientist. No more watching and reading, or swallowing facts, just lots of opportunities for you to play and ask the kind of questions scientists do - ‘what happens if…?’ ‘If I put these things together what will it do?’
Visitors can build chain reactions, compose music, create massive machines and sculpt magnetic art. Plus there will be hidden surprises and secret treasures to discover and share as well as new shows in the planetarium and science theatre – all included in the price of admission.
The Curiosity Zone and the 4D motion ride open to the public on Saturday 26 May.
To find out more including admission prices and opening times, visit www.life.org.uk
Life is an award-winning Science Centre, where all exhibitions and activities are included in the admission price. One ticket gets you access to everything including the North’s biggest planetarium, live shows in the theatre and a thrilling motion simulator ride. Life also has a changing programme of exciting exhibitions and a special area for under 7’s.
From November to February Life also runs the region’s favourite outdoor ice rink. Separate charges apply.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Use our Loos 2011
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Opening Times
| Life Science Centre (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
* Last Admission is 4:00pm
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £9.95 per ticket type |
| Child (17 and under) | £6.95 per ticket type |
| Child (4 and under) | Free |
| Concession (OAP, student or unwaged) | £7.95 per ticket type |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children) | £27.80 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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