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Glasgow Science Centre

50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA, Scotland
0141 420 5000
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As featured in Glasgow for young kids
Ranked #30 of 147 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Charity and Science attraction in Glasgow, rated 5 stars by VisitScotland, providing programs of entertaining Science theatre, Imax movies,... more » Owner description: Charity and Science attraction in Glasgow, rated 5 stars by VisitScotland, providing programs of entertaining Science theatre, Imax movies, Planetarium, and hands-on interactive science exhibits over three floors, with a charitable aim of entertaining and introducing science to everyone. April 2013 sees the launch of BodyWorks, a major new exhibition. Science Mall and shows admission is approximately £10, with add-on charges for access to the IMAX and the Planetarium. A shop and cafe are free to access. Schools and outreach programs extend the Centre’s work into the community. Car parking and public transport links or a 15 minute walk along the Clyde from the City center. « less
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Greenock, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

This is a fantastic building architecturally, sadly with many flaws with the science centre itself. 1: It charges entry. 2: Exibits are cheap and out of date. 3: The tower is STILL closed. 4: It's expensive. The IMAX theatre it is beside is well worth a visit, though.

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York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Glasgow science centre is good fun for people of all ages. For children there are plenty of experiments, puzzles and interactive games and displays, and for adults it is a good way to be geeky and refresh your science knowledge! It isn't massively cheap, although we managed to find a voucher on a Glasgow tourist website that gives you £1... More

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Leven, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I went to see the opening of Star Trek: Into Darkness in IMAX 3D at the Glasgow Science Centre and it was nothing short of spectacular. Getting There: I was driving 70 miles to get to the Glasgow Science Centre, so I was worried that I would struggle to find it and possibly miss the beginning of the film, thankfully... More

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Gladstone, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

What an absolute waste of 20 pound. Nothing for adults to see or do, was full of school children and really only for small kids. Don't waste your money here.

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GlasgowScienceCentre, Manager at Glasgow Science Centre, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Hi - I'm really sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit, we feel that something has gone wrong when we don't manage to engage folks with science and its fun and wonders. BodyWorks, our latest exhibition, has been designed with the help of around 120 expert scientists and with funding from the Wellcome Trust to interest adults as much... More

Cumnock, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I went to see Star Trek into Darkness yesterday, Got my tickets and got to seat. the 3d specs fitted perfectly ahead of my normal glasses. 3D was spectacular. I have been to other cinemas with clip on glasses and what Imax at Glasgow SC does can not be compared to others. I could have went to other cinemas quicker,... More

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Bali, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The Science Centre is great if you have children and need them entertained for an afternoon. Most of the exhibits are hands-on, interesting for 9-12 year olds. We spend half an hour trying to solve a three-dimensional puzzle which was fun, and took pictures of each other being 'headless'.The planetarium on the second floor is great even though it would... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Visited Glasgow Science Centre on saturday with my grandson for the first time it is amazing so much for youngsters of all ages(including me). With lots of fun learning and hand ons play. Plenty of space for children and lots of play areas for young children. I will recommend this place as a must to do in Glasgow.

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Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Great fun for kids of all ages. Plenty of things to do on 3 floors of the science block. Toilets clean and a couple of places to grab a bite to eat. Be prepared though and wear comfortable shoes and layers of clothing as it gets vet warm, especially when you are chasing the kids around. We took a back... More

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Newtongrange
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

well, first and I'm thinking most important: not for child under 3 secondly, a lots of fan fo everybody, some exibiton changing, IMAX shows realy nice (I'm in love with polar bear). planetarium was ok, but I thought that they shows something else, not only sky above Glasgow If you plan a long trip with family, please remember to take... More

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Buncrana
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

If I was a child or a parent, this place would be amazing but for a couple in their 20's somewhere else may be more appropriate for a day out in Glasgow.

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