Winter Holiday Fun 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.
Delight in our coolest live Science Show, make like an elf in our workshops, embark on a trip to the seasonal starry skies overhead in The Planetarium, enjoy a 3D mini-blockbuster in IMAX and so much more!
Your fun 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!
Magnificent Magnets
Explore the world of magnets and hunt for magnetic treasure then make your own fridge magnet to take home with you.
K'nex Challenge
Work together as a team to build the tallest structure you can.
Our Amazing Air
We've lined up our coolest demonstrations for our free live science show! Come and explore the invisible gases that support life on this planet and how we can improve air quality.
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.
Wonders of the Night Sky
Take in the seasonal highlights of the sky above your head. Our presenter-led tour of the stars will whisk you through our solar system and the galaxy beyond.
We are Aliens
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.
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.