Designosaurs
Play through deep time
Build prehistoric worlds through hands-on brick-building and bring dinosaurs to life through creativity and imagination at Glasgow Science Centre this summer. We're open every day from 10 am.
A summer full of play, discovery and big ideas
From 3 July, Designosaurs takes centre stage at Glasgow Science Centre, inviting families to build, create and explore together.
It’s a place to build, explore and discover all summer long, with hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and imagination at every turn. And, it's free with your Day Entry ticket into the Science Mall.
Dig out your old LEGO® building bricks and help feed the hungry dinosaurs!
Build worlds. Create dinosaurs. Play through deep time.
Step into Designosaurs and start building your own prehistoric world. Using hands-on brick-building, visitors can design landscapes, create dinosaurs and test ideas through creative play.
Whether constructing towering creatures or shaping entire environments, every build is a chance to experiment, imagine and bring ideas to life.
What to expect:
Dino Dig
Grab your tools and uncover a prehistoric fossil hidden beneath the surface. Could you make a roar-some discovery?
Early Years Activity Zone
Take a breather and cosy up with a dino book, hit the colour-in station, or dress up as your favourite prehistoric beast!
3D Dino Puzzles
Work together to construct a ferocious raptor skeleton!
2D Excavation Puzzles
Take on the role of a palaeontologist! Piece together four different ancient fossil puzzles to reveal the secret creatures hidden beneath the rock.
Microeye™ Fossil Analysis
Get up close and inspect mind-blowing insects and fossils using our Microeye™ and magnifying glasses!
Brick Pit
Let your imagination run WILD and build your very own dinosaurs out of LEGO®! Recreate your favourite creature or invent something completely new!
Ferocious Photo Op
Snap a spectacular family photo with our resident monster before he decides you look like lunch.
Design a Lost World
Use our giant magnetic boards to map out your very own prehistoric landscape
A whole day of play
There’s even more to discover across Glasgow Science Centre:
- 300+ interactive exhibits to explore
- Thrilling live science shows
- Epic planetarium adventures
- Films on Scotland’s biggest screen
From dinosaurs to space, it’s all here, with something new to discover at every turn.
Science Show Theatre
The Pure Random Science Show
Hop in and enjoy ‘The Pure Random Science Show’ featuring some of our favourite experiments. But here’s the twist; even our presenters have no clue which ones are up next! Thanks to our giant spinning wheel, every show is unpredictable – it really is Pure Random! Science fun for all the family!
Workshops
Plane Crazy
Test your engineering in this origami challenge to create the best paper aeroplane. How far will yours soar? Sign-up. Best for ages 7 yrs and under.
Total Rampage
In this challenge, you will design, build and test your own cardboard car to launch off our Total Rampage ramp. The car that travels the furthest wins!
Live Lab: Fingerprint Fun
Create unique art in this hands-on exploration of the swirls, whorls and arches which make up the tips of your fingers. Drop-in for Science on the Spot.
The Planetarium
Sit back as our expert team of astronomers guide you on a fantastic journey through planets, moons and stars, into the heart of the galaxy and beyond.
Choose from:
Summer Stars (8 yrs+)
The Great Solar System Adventure (all ages)
Space Explorers (7 yrs and under)
Alternatively, we have our after-hours exploration of the cosmos in our Planetarium Late - an out-of-this-world tour led by our expert astronomers featuring the latest astronomy images and news. (8 yrs+)
Or if you fancy something a bit different, our Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon music experiences blend stunning visuals with iconic music for a truly unmissable experience.
IMAX Mini Blockbusters
Get up close with penguins and their heart-warming journey, or join the dinosaur hunters to unearth T. rex in our immersive 3D mini blockbusters. Check out our IMAX webpage for screening times.
Choose from:
Outdoor fun
Outside, in our Fibonacci Garden, explore sound, light and motion at our interactive exhibits. Play in our sand pits, pop giant bubbles, and enjoy our garden habitats and floating wetlands - what wildlife will you spot?
Let’s play together all summer long.
Celebrating 25 years of curiosity and play
This year marks 25 years of Glasgow Science Centre inspiring curiosity and creativity. From first experiments to big discoveries, generations of visitors have explored, learned and played here.
This summer is a chance to enjoy even more moments of curiosity, creativity and play.
Time for a tasty break
Exploring is hard work, so stop in for something tasty in our Main Cafe or Coffee Shop. We’ve got light bites, hot drinks, and plenty of sweet things to keep everyone going.
Plan your visit
Make the most of a full day of play at Glasgow Science Centre.
- Check opening times
- Explore what’s on
*All programming subject to change. IMAX mini-blockbusters and Planetarium experiences can be purchased as add-ons to day tickets either online or in person.
**Please note: our workshops run on a first come, first served basis. We recommend arriving early for the best chance to secure a spot**
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this activity.
Your donations make a real difference!
As a registered Scottish charity, our mission is to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover and enjoy science. Your generosity will allow us to continue to provide fun and informative outreach programmes for young people and to work with communities from the local area and across Scotland, making a real difference to people's lives. We appreciate your support.
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.