Aberdeen Science Centre

Aberdeen Science Centre Unleash the Power of Curiosity at Aberdeen Science Centre with interactive exhibits designed to be explored and live science-demos and workshops.
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Open 7 days a week | Free Parking | 179 constitution street Discover a world of exploration, excitement and wonder at Aberdeen Science Centre. Reopening after a remarkable £6million transformation, enjoy more than 60 amazing interactive exhibits, set across six innovative and awe-inspiring zones. Meet ‘RoboThespian’, our friendly and knowledgeable robot, immerse yourself in The OPITO Theatre of Energy and play your part in our sensational live experiments and demonstrations. Unleash the Power of Curiosity with a visit to Aberdeen Science Centre.

Come have an existential crisis with Scotland’s Astronomer Royal! Join Professor Catherine Heymans at Aberdeen Science ...
15/09/2026

Come have an existential crisis with Scotland’s Astronomer Royal!

Join Professor Catherine Heymans at Aberdeen Science Centre as she tackles one enormous question: Could we actually be living inside a simulation?

Explore the weird world of quantum physics, the mysteries of the Universe, consciousness and what it really means to be “real”… all in a nights work!

🔸1st October | 6pm
🔸Doors 5:30pm
🔸£5 | Ages 16+ | Booking required

Click to book your place!⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/events/the-universe-reality-or-simulation/

🚀 Mix up your midweek routine!Come along to Aberdeen Science Centre for an afternoon full of exciting, hands-on science ...
14/09/2026

🚀 Mix up your midweek routine!

Come along to Aberdeen Science Centre for an afternoon full of exciting, hands-on science activities — all for just £5 per person!

✔️ Weekdays, 3pm–4.30pm (term time only)
✔️ No booking needed — simply pay at the door
✔️ Under-3s join in for FREE!

Tickets available from 3pm at reception — we can’t wait to see you!

🚀 We want to make sure everyone can join us at Aberdeen Science Centre!Our Science For All offer gives visitors receivin...
13/09/2026

🚀 We want to make sure everyone can join us at Aberdeen Science Centre!

Our Science For All offer gives visitors receiving Universal Credit the chance to explore, discover, and enjoy everything the centre has to offer at a reduced cost.

Find out more by heading over to our website!

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/science-for-all/

12/09/2026

🎉 Spoil your wee one with the best birthday in Aberdeen!

Celebrate with hands-on science, incredible experiments, and a party packed with WOW moments! Choose from 4 amazing birthday workshops: Bubble Show, Erupting Volcanoes, Blast Off VR and Colour Chemistry.

Guests also get to explore our two floors of hands-on science exhibits!

To find out more click below. ⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/birthday-parties/

We'll be joining our friends from Ice Hockey Club this evening with a pop-up stall at the Lynx vs. Edinburgh Capitals g...
12/09/2026

We'll be joining our friends from Ice Hockey Club this evening with a pop-up stall at the Lynx vs. Edinburgh Capitals game.

If you're heading to the game, stop by for some interactive science action!

🌋🪨 Join us for our newest theme Dig into Geosciences this weekend!Join us at Aberdeen Science Centre where we dig in to ...
11/09/2026

🌋🪨 Join us for our newest theme Dig into Geosciences this weekend!

Join us at Aberdeen Science Centre where we dig in to the field of geosciences, from rocks and fossils to archaeology and volcanoes!

Click below to find out more!⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/events/dig-into-geosciences/

Dig into Geoscience is proud sponsored by Serica Energy

10/09/2026

🚀 Get yourself down to Aberdeen Science Centre this weekend!

With 2 floors packed with interactive exhibits, our new Dig into Geosciences theme, our new VR Experience: Earth Explorers and so much more, why wait?

Book your tickets now!⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/product/admission-tickets/

🔬🏒 Heading to the Lynx game this weekend? Why not make a day of it! Aberdeen Lynx players and season ticket holders can ...
09/09/2026

🔬🏒 Heading to the Lynx game this weekend? Why not make a day of it!

Aberdeen Lynx players and season ticket holders can enjoy 10% off standard admission to Aberdeen Science Centre!

🅿️ And if you’re driving to the game, we’ve got your parking sorted too!

For just £32, our Aberdeen Lynx Parking Pass gives you convenient parking at Aberdeen Science Centre — just a 5-minute walk from the Lynx Ice Arena.

Your pass allows you to park one designated vehicle in the Aberdeen Science Centre car park during Aberdeen Lynx SNL home games.

Find out more and book your parking space below! ⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/events/aberdeen-lynx-parking-pass-at-aberdeen-science-centre/

Join us for our latest VR Experience: Earth Explorers where you will explore some of our planet's most impressive geogra...
09/09/2026

Join us for our latest VR Experience: Earth Explorers where you will explore some of our planet's most impressive geography, from caves and volcanoes, to earth's highest peaks.

📜 Drop-in sessions run throughout September (weekends and holidays)
🧒 Ages 7+
🎟️ Included with your ticket price

Book your visit below!⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/product/admission-tickets/

🌌 The Universe: Reality or simulation?Could reality be a computer game? Could consciousness be coded? And could technolo...
08/09/2026

🌌 The Universe: Reality or simulation?

Could reality be a computer game? Could consciousness be coded? And could technology ever recreate a universe as complex as ours?

Join Scotland’s Astronomer Royal and Patron for science and engagement here at Aberdeen Science Centre , Prof. Catherine Heymans, for an evening where you will unpack the rules that appear to govern our existence as we journey from the quirky quantum world, up into the wild dark Universe.

🔸1 October | Doors open from 5:30pm
🔸£5 | Ages 16+
🔸How to Design a Universe available to buy for £20.

Click below to find out more and to book your tickets!⤵️

https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/events/the-universe-reality-or-simulation/

Address

179 Constitution Street
Aberdeen
AB245TU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441224640340

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