The Centre for Life features a permanent exhibition that tells the story of Human Life through three major themes; Our Origins, which looks at human evolution, Our World, which looks at how we cope with extreme environments today, and Our Future, which investigates the scientific challenges and opportunities before us.

In The Dome sit back and prepare for a visual journey unlike anything else in the region. Using state-of-the-art technology to project images onto a 360° domed ceiling, The Dome is a totally immersive, breathtaking experience.

In the Life Theatre take part in a live science show where awesome experiments and your help unravel science fact from science fiction in a show that always goes with a bang! Plus, enjoy the thrills and spills of a state-of-the-art motion simulator that's full of bumps, bounces, laughs and definitely lots of surprises!

Rides and shows change regularly throughout the year.

There's also a programme of special exhibitions, family activities and lectures throughout the year which means there's always something new to come back to see and do.

In Life's current special exhibition 'Myths and Monsters' come face to face with a fire-breathing dragon, stare a yeti in the eye and meet an alien to examine the science behind the tales that have passed into legend and discover their possible origins in the natural world.

Restaurant, Café and pack lunch area.

Salads, jacket potatoes, vegetables, fruit, soup, sandwiches.

Branded mugs, pens, pencils, science experiment kits, Space and astronomy, children and adult books, cuddly toys, accessories, themed key rings, educational wall charts.

Disabled toilets, baby changing room.

Milk warming facilities for parents.

By Public Transport: The Centre for Life is only a two minute walk from Newcastle Central Station Metro, the mainline rail station and local bus services. By Car: Life is situated a few minutes drive from the A1 (M) and is located on Scotswood Road. Up to 500 parking spaces are available at Times Square multi-storey car park, a few minutes walk from Life.

The Centre for Life is buggy and wheelchair friendly, assistance dogs are welcome.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Centre for Life, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

http://www.lifesciencecentre.org.uk/