Life Science Centre

Life is an amazing science centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where one ticket gets you everything, making for a great value day out! With hands-on exhibitions and a changing programme of activities throughout the year, there’s always something new to experience.

Highlights include:

- Lightbox. Dive into this spectacular, interactive exhibition that includes a huge tornado tower and lasers, created by acclaimed artists and game studios.

- Wow Zone. Get hands-on with thrilling and interactive exhibits. Explore how to bend beams of light, see yourself in an infrared camera, and operate the 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine!’.

- The biggest planetarium in the north. Using Digistar 7 technology – Life's planetarium system is the most advanced in the region, with state-of-the-art projectors to provide ultra-rich visuals and a truly immersive experience.

- Space Zone. Here you can explore inside a mock-up model of part of the International Space Station and watch shows on the Sphere, a digital globe displaying Earth, Moon and planetary satellite imagery.

- Making Studios. Where you can create, explore and tinker.

- Live theatre shows. Join our science explainers for amazing live science shows full of exciting demos. –

- Experiment Zone. Grab a lab coat and do experiments using real tools and materials. Work on your own, in a team, or enlist the help of a friendly science explainer.

- Just for under 7s. Play Zone is a fascinating world where younger visitors can create make believe meals and entertain in the mini- kitchen and café and learn to recycle everything (it’s never too early to save the planet!) There are extra pop-up play areas designed especially for our youngest visitors and discovery backpacks to help carers and younger visitors make the most of their visit.

The museum provides a great accessible day out for wheelchair users, with level access and lifts and ramps to all floors, plus hireable wheelchairs and spaces for wheelchairs within the planetarium and theatre. There are also disabled toilets on every floor, including a Changing Places facility at reception level. Times Square Car Park is withing a 5-minute walk from the centre. This car park is fully accessible.

For visitors with sensory conditions, you can hire a bag containing ear defenders and sunglasses and download a sensory map. They also host a Sensory Sunday once a month, with dedicated quiet hours for experiencing the exhibitions and performances in a more relaxed environment with lighting and sound levels altered. Those with visual or hearing difficulties have not been forgotten either, as the attraction offers induction loops, large print leaflets and also welcomes guide dogs.

If you’re a visitor with a disability and you need a carer, you can bring them free of charge when you buy a ticket. Please select a free carer ticket when pre-booking online and bring relevant proof to show our reception team on arrival. Examples of proof are available on our website.

If you have any special access requirements, please get in touch before you visit so that we can meet your needs. Please email [email protected].