September Weekend

Ready for a September weekend full of science fun?

We’re open from 10am every day during the holiday, with plenty to see and explore! (26-29 Sept inc.)

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Science Mall

A playground for curious minds
Three floors of “so that's how it works!”, “I didn’t know that!”, and “let me try!”. With over 300 interactive exhibits, you’ll push, pull, tap and bash your way through a whirlwind of science and discovery.

Workshops & Activities

Experiment, create, discover

Clever Camouflage (7 and under)*
Where have all the animals gone? Find out how different animals hide in the wild using “clever” camouflage and make your own “camouflaged” minibeast. 

Cracking Communications (8+)*
Can you decipher the encrypted message? Drop in to the Design Studio on Floor 2 to crack the mystery of wireless communications! Help solve the secret message and meet engineering experts as you explore the technology behind Wi-Fi and mobile phones.

Meet the Experts: Mighty Microbes - Balance Your Gut Bacteria (all ages)
Hands-on, family-friendly activity that invites visitors to explore the invisible world of gut bacteria and learn how these tiny organisms help keep our body healthy. The activity was developed for people aged 8+, but all ages can take part. 

Science Show Theatre

Live science in action!

Castles Rock!
Delve into the science and engineering that underpin our amazing castles.  This fun, interactive science show will bring castles to life, from their construction to destruction and how we preserve the castles that remain. (developed in collaboration with Historic Environment Scotland) 

The Planetarium

Explore the stars in comfort
Enjoy one of our live presenter-led star shows or full-dome animated films in our immersive 360° planetarium.*

Choose from: 
The Great Solar System Adventure (all ages)
Space Explorers (7 and under)
Wonders of the Night Sky (8+)

But that's not all - this September weekend, prepare to rock the dome.

Joining our ever-popular Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon is our brand-new Led Zeppelin Full-Dome Experience: a stunning collision of music, art, and visuals. 12 legendary Zeppelin tracks are brought to life with surreal environments, abstract imagery, and psychedelic motion filling The Planetarium ceiling. (13+)

IMAX

Larger than life on Scotland's biggest screen 
Get ready for a rip-roaring journey into the realm of tyrants in our jaw-some IMAX mini-blockbuster, T-REX 3D, or take a spectacular adventure around the world with six fascinating faunal families in Animal Kingdom 3D 

Newton Flight Academy

Take flight without leaving Glasgow
Home to Scotland’s only full-motion flight simulators, Newton Flight Academy offers you the chance to take off to a destination of your choice...without leaving the ground!

This (30-minute) experience allows up to two budding pilots to take control of a light aircraft under the reassuring guidance of our flight instructors.*

Eating & Drinking

Refuel your adventure
Take a break and enjoy something delicious at the café or coffee shop in the IMAX Theatre foyer. Choose from hot meals, light bites, fresh sandwiches, and kids’ favourites, plus a tempting range of cakes, pastries and refreshing drinks.