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Satrosphere Science Centre

The Tramsheds | 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5TU, Scotland
44-122-4640340
Satrosphere Science Centre
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Ranked #42 of 95 attractions in Aberdeen
3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: Satrosphere is Scotland’s first science and discovery centre. Originally opened in 1988 we have been engaging people with science for over 21 years....... more » Owner description: Satrosphere is Scotland’s first science and discovery centre. Originally opened in 1988 we have been engaging people with science for over 21 years. Our interactive, hands-on exhibits and live science shows help our visitors discover more about the world around them and the science of how things work. With free parking and delicious coffee and cake in our Tramsheds Coffee House, a visit to Satrosphere is not to be missed. « less
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“loads to keep kids happy”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Went here last week with my daughter and two grandsons. My three year old grandson was kept very amused plating with all the different parts of the displays. And us adults also enjoyed trying some of the more older displays. Followed by a really nice cup of tea and cake before my grandson had a final shot of his fav... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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“A nice couple of hours spent.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I have taken my son to Satrosphere a few times and we've always had a lovely time. This time was also good, but not as good as previously. There didn't seem to be us many things for the kids to do as the other times. My son did love the Volcano talk and the science experiments though! So well done... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great science shows for kids, but exhibits often broken”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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My kids love this place and enjoy watching the science shows that they do, also physically joining in and creating their own experiments. Satrosphere manages to pitch it at all age ranges from 5+ but occasionally they do have physical exhibitions/experiences for younger children. It appears to work on a small budget out of an old tram shed converted for... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great for small children but now very shabby and in great need of updating.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

We visited with our four year old grandson who loved it but we did find it expensive for what was on offer, much of which being damaged or broken. Having said that, he was too young to realize and had a terrific time! More

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SciLyn, Manager at Satrosphere Science Centre, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Thank you for comments. We are aware that Satrosphere is a little old and shabby now and, as a charity, we are working hard to raise funds to improve and renew our exhibits. This summer we are building a new 'Energy' themed exhibition and bringing new science shows and demonstrations to the centre which we hope will offer our visitors... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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“Fun Kids Birthday Party”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

We booked a birthday party at Satrosphere for my sons' 7th birthday. The staff were great with the kids, giving demonstrations, conducting experiments and keeping them all entertained. They provided sandwiches, juice and crisps and presented my son with his birthday cake (which I brought in) at the end, complete with candles and singing. My son couldn't have been happier.... More

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“Mini Beasts”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

This was a refreshing change for Satrosphere, there were experiments and classroom shows. 5 year old 3 year old both enjoyed it but there wasn't as many interactive stations as usual. The kids did have a great time, the thing I love most is I feel the kids are safe to explore there. The cafe is great also. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Boring”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

Usually, these kind of places are fun for the whole family, but not this one. Very few things with a physics theme and too little "interactions". More

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Northern Ireland, UK
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Tripe”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

Utter rubbish and waste of money Bubble show was the only interesting part Too expensive for low quality exhibits. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Not worth the money only entertained kids...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010
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“NO”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2010
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I was looking for something to do in Aberdeen when I didn't have a car, which turns out to be not a lot, and I decided to take the kids to the Satrosphere. Well it costs far too much to get into it, and once you are in there, half the exhibitions were broken, and the other half were just... More

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