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The Odyssey | 2 Queen's Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ, Northern Ireland
44-28-9046-7700
Ranked #10 of 111 attractions in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
Type: Children's Museums, Specialty Museums
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Portadown, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

we brought our daughter on her 3rd birthday and while there would be even more for older kids, there was plenty to keep her and us occupied for a few hours. fun for her and educational for us!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This place is great for everyone from the young to the very old. You could spend the whole day here rightly. The cost seems a bit high but well worth the money. Take a picnic with you and enjoy. They could do with an adults only day/night so you don't feel silly!!!! More

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lur
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

did not expect half of what we seen so good, my daughter loved it aswell More

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Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

i went with a 2 yr old and a 4 yr old and wasnt sure if there would be enough to entertain them, but there certainly was! the younger kids interactive zone was amazing, my kids loved it! from music to play shops, playing with water and being on a construction site they loved it. there was even bits they... More

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Limerick
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

kids and adults loved this , great fun and good value More

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Carrickfergus
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

kids really enjoyed the W5 and then there was the bowling nearyby. worth a visit More

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Dublin
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The kids ahd a good time and there were some interesting items but overall was a little disappointed. More

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

great place for children and adults alike plenty to see and do also plenty of hands on stuff to keep children happy More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Very interactive for all ages, science experiments and activities are constantly going on. Fun for big kids too! More

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Belfast
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55 reviews 55 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

I guess it's ok for the kids but half the hands on stuff is broken... More

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