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Check out all the great events and activities happening at Glasgow Science Centre!

What's on

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Climate Conversations Live 2023

Special event, ticket required

Age: 16 and over
Length: 7-8.30pm
Location: IMAX
Dates available: 9 October, 6 & 27 November

This autumn, we're inviting some of the UK’s most eminent experts working in climate science to Glasgow Science Centre. Come and ask your climate questions at Climate Conversations Live, hosted by author and broadcaster, Sally Magnusson.

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Halloween Family Party

Special event, ticket required

Age: All Ages
Length: 180 mins
Location: Science Mall
Dates available: 6-9pm, 20 & 27 October

There will be plenty of spooktacular tricks and treats in store for the whole family, so dig out your best Halloween costume and join us, if you dare, for a hauntingly great night!

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Science Lates 2023

Special event, ticket required

Age: Adults only
Length: 6-10pm
Location: Science Mall
Dates available: 13 October, 17 November & 9 December

Science Lates are our series of adult-only themed nights where you can explore the science centre without the kids. For an evening that goes beyond the ordinary, make Science Lates your next date night with friends!

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Family

Newton Flight Academy

Special event, ticket required

Age: 8 and over
Length: 30 mins flying
Location: Newton Flight Academy

Discover the science of flight as you take the controls of a light aircraft under the reassuring guidance of our flight instructors at the home of Scotland’s only full-motion flight simulators.

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Space Explorers

Add-on to day ticket

Age: 7 and under
Length: 25 mins
Location: Planetarium

The perfect show for young stargazers! Explore the night sky and take a trip to the Moon before flying through the solar system to see a planet up close.

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We Are Aliens

Add-on to day ticket

Age: All Ages
Length: 25 mins
Location: Planetarium

Are we alone? Is it possible to find life beyond Earth? Take a journey to find out in this Rupert Grint-narrated 360° Planetarium film.

Day Entry Tickets

Included in day ticket

Age: All Ages
Length: Until 1700 daily
Location: Science Mall

Book your tickets to visit the Science Mall and explore your curiosity across three huge floors of amazing, interactive exhibits. Make a whole day of it! You'll also have the option when booking to select Add-On experiences such as IMAX mini-blockbusters and Planetarium shows.

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Family

Science Shows

Included in day ticket

Age: All Ages
Length: Around 30-40 minutes
Location: Science Show Theatre
Dates available: Weekends and school holidays

Our live science shows are presented by our science communicators and packed with exciting science demonstrations to captivate the whole family! Please note, science shows are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Programme is subject to change or cancellation.

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