Christmas at the Science Centre
This festive season, Glasgow Science Centre is brimming with winter magic 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.
From 7th December, delight in our Christmas Science Show, make like an elf in our workshops, embark on Santa's Starry Adventure in The Planetarium, hop aboard The Polar Express 3D in IMAX and so much more!
Your day out starts here.
Wander through three floors of interactive exhibits in our Science Mall, where festive cheer meets hands-on fun. With something exciting around every corner, it's the perfect place to spark curiosity this season!
Merry Magnets
Explore the world of magnets and hunt for magnetic treasure then make your own fridge magnet to take home with you.
Peg Reindeers
Bring some festive fun to your home with a Peg Reindeer designed and made by you.
The Christmas Show - runs till 27th December
’Tis the season to be jolly! Join us for our brand new and improved Christmas science show! With exhilarating demonstrations and plenty of Christmas cheer, this is one show you won’t want to miss.
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.
Planetarium Festive Double Bill - 23rd & 24th December - Limited availability
Festive fun under the stars, as we find out how Santa finds his way around the Earth on Christmas Eve in Santa's Starry Adventure, then settle in for a showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
The Polar Express 3D - Limited Availability
All aboard! Don't miss the train this Christmas. The Polar Express returns for its 20th anniversary in IMAX 3D. Rated U.
Red One
After a villain kidnaps Santa from the North Pole, an E.L.F (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative (Dwayne Johnson) must partner with the world’s most accomplished tracker (Chris Evans) to find Santa and save Christmas. Rated 12A.
Other 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.