May Bank Holidays
Looking for a fun way to spend the upcoming May Bank Holidays? Why not head to Glasgow Science Centre for a day packed with excitement and discovery!
We're open every day from 10:00 - 17:00
Science Mall
Explore your curiosity
Dive into fun with 3 huge floors filled with hundreds of interactive exhibits featuring touch screens to poke, buttons to press, and gears to crank. There's something for everyone to enjoy!
Science Show Theatre
Be on the edge of your seat
It's The Pure Random Science Show! Don’t miss this show with a twist – the live experiments you’ll see are chosen at random by our giant spinning wheel; even our science communicators have no clue which ones are up next!
The Planetarium
Journey through the cosmos
Our expert team of astronomers will take you on a fantastic journey through the solar system, into the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond! It’s an out-of-this-world experience that’s not to be missed!
IMAX Mini Blockbusters
Little documentaries on the biggest screen
Journey around the globe to discover some of the world’s many fascinating creatures in Animal Kingdom 3D, travel back in time to encounter prehistoric flying reptiles in Flying Monsters 3D, or venture into the forest ecosystem to uncover the amazing world of fungi in Fungi: Web of Life 3D. Which immersive 3D mini blockbuster will you choose?
Newton Flight Academy
Prepare for take-off
Get ready to soar to new heights in Scotland’s only full-motion flight simulators. Take control of a light aircraft and set a course across the sky above the city of Glasgow and then to a destination of your choice, guided by our expert flight crew.
Workshops
Get hands on with expert activities
Cracking Communications
Can you decipher the encrypted message? Drop into the Design Studio on Floor 2 to crack the mystery of wireless communications! Help solve the secret message and meet engineering experts from MathWorks as you explore the technology behind our WI-FI and mobile phones.
Seed Survival
Head to Floor 1 to explore what is inside a seed and understand how seeds manage to grow, scatter and survive
Curiosity Cube – **Saturday 18 May Only**
The Curiosity Cube - a retrofitted shipping container that features hands-on science experiments - will be outside the science centre on Saturday 18 May!
Join experts from Merck to learn about sustainability through hands-on experiments focused on the life cycle of a t-shirt. Looking at sustainable practices and how we can all contribute to protecting the planet.
Cafe
Refuel your adventure
Need some extra energy to explore? Then get a delicious boost in our Café or IMAX coffee shop with a selection of light bites, sandwiches, kids meals and, of course, sweet treats.
*programming subject to change. Mini blockbuster screenings will vary. IMAX and Planetarium experiences can be purchased as add-ons to day tickets either online or in person. On Saturday 4 May, the Planetarium will have shows as normal in the morning, however, it will be closed in the afternoon for a private event.
There’s no shortage of excitement coming up at Glasgow Science Centre. Find out what's on.
Your donations make a real difference
Glasgow Science Centre is an independent Scottish Charity.
We are on a mission to inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and to see the relevance it has in their everyday lives.
Your donation will:
- Provide fun and informative outreach programmes for school children
- Support community work in our local area and around Scotland
- Develop our accessibility offer here at GSC