Winter Holiday Fun at the Science Centre
This festive season, Glasgow Science Centre is brimming with winter sparkle and science-filled cheer! Step into a world of wonder with our sleigh-full of activities designed to ignite curiosity and spread the Christmas spirit.
Your fun day out starts here!
Wander through three floors of interactive exhibits in our Science Mall, where holiday cheer meets hands-on fun. With festive fun around every corner, it's the perfect place to spark curiosity this season!
Merry Magnets
Explore the world of magnets! Hunt for magnetic treasure and make your own festive magnet to take home with you.
Santa’s Sleigh Challenge
Santa’s searching for a new ride and he needs your help! Build and test an alternative sleigh to help Santa deliver on his present giving quest.
Peg Reindeer
Bring a little Christmas charm home! Create a festive reindeer decoration in this hands-on workshop.
The Christmas Show (from 3 - 31 December)
'Tis the season to be jolly! Join us for our Christmas science show! With exhilarating demonstrations and plenty of festive cheer, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
Starlight Screenings
Starlight Screenings offer a unique movie experience. Revisit movie classics from family favourites to iconic Sci-Fi's in the immersive setting of Glasgow Science Centre’s Planetarium. All our film screenings kick off with a seasonal tour of the cosmos and tickets include a seasonal snack to enjoy during the film.
Santa's Starry Adventure
Using the stars as our guide, we will follow Santa around the world as he delivers Christmas gifts. Help him find his way back to the North Pole using the North Star.
Winter Wonders of the Night Sky
Join us in the Planetarium to discover the delights of the truly dark nights, where you can wonder at the winter constellations before being whisked away on a trip to the solar system and beyond.
Space Explorers
Explore the night sky and take a trip to the Moon before flying through the solar system to see a planet up close.
The Great Solar System Adventure
Join our showman extraordinaire on a death-defying journey to the planets. Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System in this breathtaking immersive adventure.
Films and mini-blockbusters
Check out our IMAX webpage for screening times.
Make the most of your day out and enjoy our new winter menu at the café and coffee shop in the IMAX Theatre foyer.
Warm up with a fantastic range of options including hearty meals, light bites, sandwiches, kid's meals, and a tempting selection of cosy drinks, cakes, and pastries.
* All programming is subject to change. Please ask at the ticket desk upon arrival for details.
IMAX and Planetarium experiences can be purchased online or in-person as Add-ons to Day Tickets.
We're operating our winter hours and special hours apply during local holidays.
There’s no shortage of excitement coming up at Glasgow Science Centre. Find out what's on.
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.