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Participants of all ages are invited to take part in a short psychology experiment to find out more about the processing of context information within the brain.

A colourful illustrated planetarium lecture held in the inspiring ambience of our ScottishPower Planetarium. You will not only learn about our solar system with its planets and moons, but also about our home galaxy and the neighbouring stars.

Priority given to school bookings

Experience the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph – in Hubble 3D, the seventh awe-inspiring film from the award-winning IMAX Space Team.

Through the power of IMAX 3D, Hubble 3D will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble 3D reunites the Space Station 3D filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. James Neihouse, Director of Photography, also doubles as the Astronaut crew trainer. Judy Carroll is Associate Producer, and Graeme Ferguson, Co-founder of IMAX and pioneer Producer of many IMAX space films, is Executive Producer. Hubble 3D is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Duration: 45 mins

FLY ME TO THE MOON 3D is a groundbreaking computer-animated film for all the family to enjoy. The year is 1969 and like everyone else in the world Nat (Trevor Gagnon) a young fly, and his pals IQ (Philip Daniel Bolden) and Scooter (David Gore) are all abuzz over the upcoming launch of the first manned mission to the moon. Inspired by his Grandpas (Christopher Lloyd) oft-told tale of hiding aboard Amelia Earharts plane during her famous solo flight across the Atlantic, Nat hatches a secret plan for the three young flies to stow away aboard the Apollo 11 rocket. The hard part is keeping the plan a secret from his mum, Mrs McFly! (Kelly Ripa).

Collect your activity trail booklet from a Science Communicator and explore many of the exhibits featured in the hit Cbeebies show. When you are finished you will receive your free neurone sticker! Remember you can download the booklet from our website to use at any time during your visit.

Experience the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph – in Hubble 3D, the seventh awe-inspiring film from the award-winning IMAX Space Team.

Through the power of IMAX 3D, Hubble 3D will enable movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. The film will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble 3D reunites the Space Station 3D filmmaking team, led by Producer/Director Toni Myers. James Neihouse, Director of Photography, also doubles as the Astronaut crew trainer. Judy Carroll is Associate Producer, and Graeme Ferguson, Co-founder of IMAX and pioneer Producer of many IMAX space films, is Executive Producer. Hubble 3D is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Duration: 45 mins

Can you make the world's most complicated marble machine ever!? Get your marble from point A to point B in SLOWEST possible time. Slow and steady really does win, in a reverse race!

Duration: 30 mins

Live star show about the present night sky and naked eye objects visitors can see for themselves from their backyards!
Suitable for over 5s only

Duration: 30 mins

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James Cameron's "Avatar" is a groundbreaking action-packed sci-fi epic adventure. This must-see film which holds the title of highest grossing film of all time, has won over 30 Awards including 3 Oscars. This film is set to conquer the box office once again with the release of the Special Edition version which includes an extra 8 and a half minutes of never before seen footage! It takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on a journey of redemption and discovery as he leads an epic battle to save a civilization.

In a distant future, humanity discovers the planet 'Alpha Centauri B-4', also known as 'Pandora'. It is a world filled with an incredible diversity of beautiful and deadly ammonia-breathing life forms. It’s also a world that harbours treasures and resources almost beyond price. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is a wounded ex-marine, thrust unwillingly into an effort to settle and exploit this exotic planet. Just as the original Pandora's Box wrought devastation on those who would use it for their own gain, so too this world may destroy not just the Pandorans’ home, but ours as well.

Avatar 3D is an action-packed thriller bursting with stunning visual effects, and boasts an award-winning cast and crew. See every detail of this film come to life in 3D on the huge IMAX Screen, where images appear up to 10x larger and 7x clearer than in an ordinary cinema. Think IMAX, Think Big.PLEASE NOTE: The film will start at the stated time. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to film start to collect your tickets.