Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre
4.5
Science MuseumsChildren's Museums
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Rated 5 stars by VisitScotland, providing programs of entertaining Science theatre, Planetarium, and around 300 hands-on interactive science exhibits over three floors, to introduce science to everyone. "BodyWorks" examines the science behind human health and well-being, "Powering the Future" the future challenges and solutions in our energy-hungry world, and the digital planetarium allows visitors to 'leave earth' and travel through the cosmos. Planetarium shows have a £3.50 add-on charge. A shop & cafe are free to access, as are outdoor exhibits set in landscaped surroundings of a Fibonacci Garden and wetland moat. The centre is also home to an IMAX theatre, Newton Flight Academy, and Glasgow Tower. Schools and outreach programs extend the Centre's work into the community. The Centre is a registered charity with surpluses returned to the education mission. Cycle stands, car parking & public transport links or a 15 minute walk along the Clyde from the City centre.
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  • lindalambie89
    Falkirk, United Kingdom45 contributions
    Fantastic day out!!
    It was totally amazing. We went with our 9 year old grandson and we all had a fantastic day. So much to do and see. Everything was interactive. We arrived at 11.20 and left at 17.00 when it closed. Our grandson visited some of the stuff 2 and 3 times it was so much fun. We also went to the Planetarium show and it was also fabulous. Plenty of areas to sit and have lunch etc. Theres a cafe on site but we took a packed lunch. Everything was spotless and the staff were so helpful and knowledgeable. Overall a brilliant day and would definitely recommend for adults and children alike. £40 for the 3 of us with car parking included and the planetarium 👍👍👍 .
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 February 2023
  • Alison H
    45 contributions
    Hands on day, but staff on the floor would have been great
    Aving not visited since before the pandemic, we were all looking forward to our day. Despite some of the country being on half term, the centre was overrun in the morning by a number of primary school visits ( we counted at least 7 large groups), which wouldn't have been a problem if there had been any element of control by school or centre staff. Centre staff were noticeable by their absence. It would have been nice if their had been people on hand to suggest and assist. Very disappointingly the cafe was shut, with only a small and limited coffee bar available. All that said, we had a super day, especially enjoying being very hands on. Our 8 and 12 year olds each found many delights.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 23 February 2023
  • LizoftheMids
    Lichfield, United Kingdom47 contributions
    A must visit!
    A weekday visit did mean that there were a lot of noisy groups of school children. But what a brilliant time they must have had. Everything is interactive- it may be aimed at children - but as oldies we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Well maintained and informative and simple explanations of how to use the displays/experiments. We could easily have spent 4 or 5 hours there. Would 100% recommend that you visit.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 February 2023
  • Amie C
    Staffordshire, United Kingdom23 contributions
    Great Hands On Day Out
    Lots to do here to keep the children entertained for a few hours. Very interactive and hands on with some extra demos. You can also pay extra for additional shows. We've been coming here for the last 5 years when we visit Glasgow and yesterday my 7 and 10 year old still enjoyed it.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 February 2023
  • Jamie A
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom3 contributions
    Good for young children but not older kids.
    I visited with my younger brother, who is 8 years old, and he very much enjoyed it, but older children would find it quite boring. the flight academy was very good, but it does cost an additional fee. There was lots to see and do for young children but the cage is really busy as it is the only one in the science centre.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 April 2023
  • Keith S
    Clitheroe, United Kingdom100 contributions
    Brilliant half day.....
    Normally at these interactive sort of museums there is plenty out of order. Not so here. And what a Centre. It was truly magnificent for Adults and Children. Everything well and clearly explained and loads of fun. Would go again anytime......
    We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit - thank you for your review!
    Written 17 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 July 2023
  • debbie and dave s
    Whitianga, New Zealand21 contributions
    Fun for mind and body
    Three floors of interactive activities to keep everyone mind busy and alert. This is definately a place for all ages. Although we went during the school holidays and it was quite crowded, our grandchildren still had a lot of fun. Recommend for anyone who likes a challenge mentally.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 August 2023
  • John A
    Paisley, United Kingdom81 contributions
    Planetarium was incredible
    Planetarium. Visited this many years ago and watched an interesting documentary but technology and graphics have come a long way since back then. One of my favourite albums, Pink Floyd; Dark Side of the Moon was played start to finish with incredible graphics to accompany the music. Fantastic experience. Hosts were engaging and knowledgeable. Entry and exit were trouble free, plenty space to move around. Seats were comfortable. Venue was clean and well maintained. A great experience and will return for other albums, should they be available.
    Visited August 2023
    Written 9 August 2023
  • simonbO1383QO
    47 contributions
    Educational family fun
    What better way to help all the family learn new & exciting things about Science, the modern world electricity production or the human body than by doing it interactively, three floors of interactive fun for everybody. We also visited the planetarium for a visit through our stars, planet’s & galaxy’s. To see the fun & excitement on everybody’s faces as they learn & play is priceless. Well worth a visit but it is not a quick visit, the little people will want to be there all day.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 August 2023
  • Mick R
    Ayr, United Kingdom478 contributions
    Enjoyable day out.
    Had a day out with our granddaughter and she loved the many active displays though didn’t understand the purpose of many of them. The staff were friendly and helpful and there is a cafe on the ground floor with a limited selection of food at a reasonable price. Unlike other Glasgow Museums it isn’t free. We were advised to pre book but ended in the same queue as those who didn’t book which seems pretty pointless.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 August 2023
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Mike the Diver
Edinburgh, UK65 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Took my 8 year old here today after his mum took him a while ago and he wanted to go again.
Fantastic!
So much to see and do... talk about making learning fun and exciting.
The space show in the Planetarium was superb and the food in the cafe was really good.
Lovely location too on the riverside.
Written 25 November 2023
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KarenB-TRIP
Birmingham, UK11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
3 floors of interactive fun for all ages. Went with my 15 year old and we both had a fantastic time.
Went to the Planetarium show, and having been to a few of these in different venues, I can say that this was by far the best ever. The team running the show were fantastic.
highly recommend spending half a day here, and definitely dont miss out on the planetarium if you get the chance
Written 1 November 2023
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Dave_of_SE3
London, UK147 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The Science Centre is brilliant and well worth a visit if you have any interest in science. Actually, go even if you think you don’t like science.

There are three floors full of exhibits, most of them interactive. Each exhibit also has clearly-written instructions and information explaining the science that the exhibit demonstrates.

Staff are helpful and willing to take the time to help and explain what’s going on. Cafe is good when you are science-saturated and need a break. The only mistake we made was that we only allowed 3 hours for the visit - we could have stayed much longer.

We came by train and the signage from the station isn’t good.
Written 24 October 2023
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John R
Sydney, Australia306 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Had a fantastic experience at the Glasgow Science Centre. The amount of exhibits and the level of interactiveness was absolutely amazing for our two year old son.

The roaming guides were great at pointing out cool stuff and made the experience special as well.

If you like to learn something new, play some games and run your kid ragged (before the afternoon nap) then this is definitely the place to do it - especially if it's raining.

Set across three floors you are best starting at the top (to avoid the school groups) and work your way down. Level 1 has a huge play area with a crane, wooden trains, aquatic dress-up.

Plenty of parking and you get reduced rates at the front desk when you pay for your admission.
Written 19 October 2023
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Andy C
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK44 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Visited the science museum whilst on a trip to Glasgow. Very good and interesting museum which covers all aspects of science from the solar system to the human body & mind.
I would if given this a 5 star but the tower was closed due to high winds. Given that it wasn’t that windy on my visit I suspect the tower is closed more times than it’s open.
Written 13 October 2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're pleased to hear you had an enjoyable time at the science centre :) It's unfortunate you could not experience our tower. During our morning checks, we make the decision to close if the wind speed is expected to exceed gusts of 25mph at cabin height. Hopefully, you can make a return visit to experience this on a nicer day!
Written 13 October 2023
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Sean M
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Arrived in Glasgow early morning and had few hours before hotel check in brought grandchild to science centrr well worth the money loads to do
Before we know it time to head to hotel statt brilliant
Written 6 October 2023
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Thanks for your review! We hope to welcome you back to the science centre soon!
Written 13 October 2023
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Hall-lane85
18 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Just had a really great day here with my 15 year old who doesn’t get animated about much these days but we’ve both really enjoyed today , some really interesting bits and funny things too. All the staff are so friendly helpful and knowledgeable, can’t recommend enough for all ages !
Written 14 September 2023
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We're so pleased to hear you and your 15-year-old had a great time in the science centre! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review and sharing some of your brilliant pics!
Written 28 September 2023
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yashgupta25
Doha, Qatar318 contributions
Aug 2023
A wonderful place for a full day of fun. There is plenty to do for kids of ages 1-111 yrs old. There are some very obvious crowded attractions and some really informative ones. The plantearium shows are a must for anyone visiting, although they come at a cost. A definite visit whether you're visitng Glasgow or a local.
Written 26 August 2023
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Thank you so much for your review!
Written 4 September 2023
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FridayFoodie123
Sunderland, UK60 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Excellent day out. Lots of interactive activities many use technology. Watched a fire show / experiment that was interesting TJ was great but he could do with a longer a longer t shirt i could see his bare belly dear me. Great play area for kids, cafe very reasonable
Written 25 August 2023
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We really appreciate your review - thanks!
Written 4 September 2023
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Hannah
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Always wanted to visit somewhere like this. Was able to be a big kid but learn in a way that suited me too, even as an adult. Worth the money and gift shop was really reasonable too. Staff was so lovely and helpful. Wasn’t busy at the end of summer holidays.
Written 25 August 2023
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We're so pleased to hear you had a great time!
Written 4 September 2023
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