Glasgow Science Centre

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Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions situated on the banks of the Clyde. We present concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways - interactive exhibits, planetarium, live science shows & Imax 3D cinema. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube

Summer’s coming and something prehistoric is taking over... Designosaurs stomps into the Science Mall – a hands-on space...
04/06/2026

Summer’s coming and something prehistoric is taking over...

Designosaurs stomps into the Science Mall – a hands-on space to build, create and experiment to bring Jurassic-sized ideas to life.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there…

This July and August enjoy a full day out packed with:
• Over 300 interactive exhibits
• Thrilling live science shows
• Intergalactic planetarium journeys
• Films on Scotland’s biggest screen

Play, test, question and explore, with something new to discover at every turn.

Plan your visit:
https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/designosaurs

Something BIG (and buildable) is stomping into Glasgow Science Centre this summer…and we need your help!We’re on the hun...
03/06/2026

Something BIG (and buildable) is stomping into Glasgow Science Centre this summer…and we need your help!

We’re on the hunt for donations of pre-loved LEGO® bricks to feed our very hungry new brick donation bin, now waiting in our Gift Shop.

Help support hands-on play, creativity and STEM learning for thousands of children. Let’s just say…it's going to be roarsome.

Donations can be dropped off any day between 10am and 5.00pm.

Find out more: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/feed-the-hungry-dinosaurs

**UPDATE**⚠️ This session at 6.30pm on 21 June has now SOLD OUT ⚠️ We're looking at the potential of a further session. ...
26/05/2026

**UPDATE**

⚠️ This session at 6.30pm on 21 June has now SOLD OUT ⚠️

We're looking at the potential of a further session. Watch this space.

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After the incredible response to our first Pitchblack Playback sessions selling out, we’re excited to announce the next artist in the series.

On 21 June, experience Joni Mitchell’s Blue (55th Anniversary) in complete darkness inside the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Blue unfolds in a space designed for total immersion - no distractions, just pure, uninterrupted listening.

Hear the album played loud in uncompressed audio through the Planetarium’s powerful wrap-around sound system.

No phones. No talking. No distractions. Just you and the music.

Get tickets now 👉🏻 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pitchblack-playback-joni-mitchell-blue?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=pitchblack-playback

26/05/2026

Can you spot us!? 🤩

The team at Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to be amongst the first Glasgow businesses going All In ahead of !

21/05/2026

🥃✨ From barley to the stars… discover The Science of Whisky

In Glasgow this summer? Make Friday, 24 July, a night to remember 🌌

Join our friends at The Good Spirits Co. and us for an evening where great whisky meets great science. Explore a range of expertly chosen drams while uncovering the chemistry, craft and cosmic origins behind every sip.

Then head into our Planetarium for your final dram - served under a sky of stars as you journey through space and discover how the elements in your glass were forged in the heart of a dying star.

A taste of Scotland… with a twist.

🔞 18+ Ticket link in comments.

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🚀 is BACK! 🎉FREE live online sessions, featuring educational activities and resourcesSave the Date: 4 & 5 JuneCurious ...
18/05/2026

🚀 is BACK! 🎉

FREE live online sessions, featuring educational activities and resources

Save the Date: 4 & 5 June

Curious now? Explore our interactive games and downloadable goodies now:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org

🦢 New arrivals on the Clyde!Some of our mute swan eggs have just begun to hatch on our floating wetland islands with a f...
15/05/2026

🦢 New arrivals on the Clyde!

Some of our mute swan eggs have just begun to hatch on our floating wetland islands with a few more still on the way by the looks of it. Mum is doing a wonderful job keeping her growing family warm and close.

A huge thanks to our very own Joe for capturing this magical moment — nature at its finest, right on our doorstep.

Have you spotted the family on your last visit? Let us know in the comments! 👇

It’s ! 🌿Sustainability is part of the day-to-day for us at Glasgow Science Centre.We were the first visitor attraction ...
11/05/2026

It’s ! 🌿

Sustainability is part of the day-to-day for us at Glasgow Science Centre.

We were the first visitor attraction in Scotland to achieve Green Key accreditation, and we continue to meet those internationally recognised environmental standards year after year.

Here is what that looks like in practice:

📉 Emissions are down by 24.3% since 2018/19 thanks to better energy monitoring.
💡 Extensive LED upgrades have helped reduce energy use across the building.
♻️ Fully compostable Vegware is used for all our takeaway food and drink, with food waste composted.
🍅 70–80% of our food sourced from local suppliers and using seasonal produce where possible.
🦆 Our floating wetlands continue to thrive - we have over 2,000 native plants supporting local wildlife.

We’re proud to be doing our part in supporting Glasgow City Council’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and the Scottish Government’s aim of reaching net zero by 2045.

📸 Paul Watt Photography

STOP PRESS!!! Due to demand, a second performance has been added at 7.45pm on Sunday, 31 May!===***===Glasgow Science Ce...
07/05/2026

STOP PRESS!!! Due to demand, a second performance has been added at 7.45pm on Sunday, 31 May!

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Glasgow Science Centre is partnering with Pitchblack Playback to transform The Planetarium into a space for deep listening, presenting Radiohead’s Amnesiac (25th Anniversary) in complete darkness.

For one night only on 31 May, experience Radiohead’s experimental masterpiece as it was meant to be heard – uninterrupted, immersive, and in total darkness inside our Planetarium.

Hear the album played loud in uncompressed audio through the Planetarium’s powerful wrap-around sound system.

No phones. No talking. No distractions. Just you and the music.

Get tickets now 👉🏻 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pitchblack-playback-radiohead-amnesiac?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=pitchblack-playback

✒️ “The last time humans were that far from home, the world was a different place.”Last month, NASA’s Artemis II mission...
06/05/2026

✒️ “The last time humans were that far from home, the world was a different place.”

Last month, NASA’s Artemis II mission had the world on the edge of their seat as its crew became the first to travel around the Moon - setting a new record for the furthest humans have ever journeyed from Earth.

But beyond the milestone, it also raises bigger questions about where space exploration is heading next, and who gets to help shape it.

Our resident astronomy enthusiast Nina Cameron has shared her reflections on what this mission means for science, society, and what comes next.

💻 Read the full blog here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/our-blog/artemis-ii-the-mission-we-were-all-a-part-of

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50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G511EA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441414205000

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