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Life Science Centre
Museum
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 4EP
Tel: +44 0191 243 8200
Life is an award-winning Science Centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one ticket gets you everything! Highlights include the only 4D Motion Ride in the North East*, the North’s biggest planetarium, live theatre shows and the Curiosity Zone – 100% hands-on and full of exhibits designed to bring out your inner scientist. Life also has a special area for under 7s and a changing programme of exhibitions and events. From November to February, Life hosts an outdoor ice rink in Times Square, just outside the Science Centre.
*For safety reasons, visitors have to be at least 4ft/1.2 metres in height to use the Motion Ride
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2008
- Visit England Code of Practice 2013
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Use our Loos 2011
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Opening Times
| Life Science Centre (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
* Last Admission is 4:00pm
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £8.25 per ticket type |
| Child (17 and under) | £6.45 per ticket type |
| Child (2 and under) | Free |
| Concession (OAP, student or unwaged) | £7.25 per ticket type |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children or 1 adult, 3 children) | £24.10 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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