Funded Summer Experiences For Glasgow City Council Primary Schools
In partnership with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Science Centre is delighted to offer fully funded free places on the following Educational Experiences in May & June 2026
Meet the Expert with NASA Engineers and Astronauts
Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to invite you and your P6 & P7 pupils to attend a Meet the Expert presentation and Q&A with a team from NASA on 10th June.
This exciting experience led by NASA Astronauts and Engineers will explore their careers and experiences at NASA both on Earth and in Space. This visit will also include time to explore the Science Galleries.
This experience is supported by Scottish Space School for the University of Strathclyde.
Pupils must be able to stay at Glasgow Science centre until 1400.
Visit to Glasgow Science Centre
Visit to Glasgow Science Centre including one educational activity are free of charge to all Glasgow Primary & ASN schools.
Details of the actvities on offer are below
Early Level - Primary 1
Planetarium - Space and Back Again
Live astronomer-led planetarium show: Young pupils are invited to ‘stay up past your bedtime’ and explore a beautiful star-filled night. They’ll learn about the daily patterns of the sky before visiting the spectacular Sun and Moon up close.
CfE: Space
First Level - Primary 2 - Primary 4
IMAX - Animal Kingdom 3D
Journey across planet Earth as we meet the mightiest families in the Animal Kingdom and find out how they keep the planet working as it should. Take flight with the birds, get busy with the insects, dive into oceans and coral reefs, meet reptiles and amphibians and get moving with mammals in this exciting 3D adventure.
CfE: Planet Earth | Biodiversity and Interdependence
IMAX - Ocean Odyssey 3D
Follow a three-month-old baby whale on a magical journey down one of the Earth’s great ocean highways to discover the incredible world of ocean currents - hidden marine rivers that flow around the Earth.
CfE: Planet Earth | Climate Change | Biodiversity and Interdependence
Planetarium - Into Space
Live astronomer-led planetarium show: Your students will leave Earth and take a trip Into Space to answer some big questions: Why does the Moon change shape? Why do we have day and night? And what causes the seasons?
CfE: Space
Second Level - Primary 5 - Primary 7
IMAX -Superhuman Body 3D
NEW! Explore the inner workings of the human body and discover the latest scientific breakthroughs and medical innovations that are allowing us to live longer, healthier lives. You'll be amazed what your superhuman body can do! Most suitable for P6 and P7 pupils
CfE: Biological Systems
IMAX - Animal Kingdom 3D
Journey across planet Earth as we meet the mightiest families in the Animal Kingdom and find out how they keep the planet working as it should. Take flight with the birds, get busy with the insects, dive into oceans and coral reefs, meet reptiles and amphibians and get moving with mammals in this exciting 3D adventure.
CfE: Planet Earth | Biodiversity and Interdependence
IMAX - Space: The New Frontier 3D
In the quest to make human spaceflight accessible within in a decade, not a century, and ultimately affordable to ordinary citizens, leading innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and daredevils are locked in a race into the unknown. From self-assembling habitats, commercial space stations, launching rockets without fuel to building the Lunar Gateway to deep space, history is in the making as we speak.
CfE: Space
IMAX - A Beautiful Planet 3D
A breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet as never seen before. A Beautiful Planet presents an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth and a hopeful look into the future of humanity.
CfE: Planet Earth | Space
IMAX - Ocean Odyssey 3D
Follow a three-month-old baby whale on a magical journey down one of the Earth’s great ocean highways to discover the incredible world of ocean currents - hidden marine rivers that flow around the Earth.
CfE: Planet Earth | Climate Change | Biodiversity and Interdependence
Planetarium - Passport to the Planets
Live astronomer-led planetarium show: Leave the school bus and get aboard for our incredible tour of the solar system. Students get a spacecraft’s eye view of other planets and explore the possibility of life beyond Earth.
CfE: Space | Topical Science
Science Show - Light It Up! - May
Come on an amazing journey to explore the science of light and how we use it to make a brighter future. Dive into the amazing world of light and discover how we use it every day in ways you may not have realised.
CfE: Vibrations and waves | Topical Science| Technological developments in society and Business
Science Show - Our Amazing Air - June
Explore the invisible gases that surround us and how air pollution impacts our lives and our health
CfE: Planet Earth | Topical Science
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Science Passport
Get unlimited access to the Science Mall for a year when you become a member of our Science Passport scheme.
Price
£44.25 per adult | £39.45 per concession | £34.50 per child | Under 3s go free!
Buying a Science Passport
The best way to purchase is online as you will be able to manage your Science Passport and renew through your online account in future and we will keep you up to date when your year is nearly up.