Aberdeen Science Centre
Aberdeen, AberdeenshireAbout Aberdeen Science Centre
The Aberdeen Science Centre uses interactive, hands-on exhibits and live science shows to help visitors discover more about the world and the physics of life all around them. Be sure to bring your brains along with you, as we can almost guarantee visitors of all ages will head home having learnt something new!
For the Younger Visitors:
Monthly Little Explorer Days offer fun, hands-on science activities that encourage learning through play. Each Little Explorer Day workshop lasts 30 minutes and is supported by related activity tables on the Exhibition Floor to go and get stuck into afterwards!
Birthday Parties:
Round up at least 10 of your freinds for a unique birthday party experience - learn about rainbows and go inside a bubble or beat our robots - you decide!
Onsite cafe:
Our cafe is owned by Grub Fresh Foods, this is dog friendly and avaialble to sit in or take away. There is also space upstairs or in our garden if you would rather bring a picnic.
Make sure they bring their pocket money along too as the Science Shop has a great range of toys, models, experiment kits, bubbles, puzzles and books!
- Hands-on, engaging science activities for all ages
- Regular events and activity dayy
Hands-on Science for all the family
Aberdeen Science Centre is one of Aberdeen’s top visitor attractions and offers the perfect day out for the whole family.
With more than 65 interactive exhibits, our friendly robot RoboThespian and The incredible OPITO Theatre of Energy, every visit to Aberdeen Science Centre is unique.
There are daily shows and workshop for you to take part in and monthly Little Explorer Days for pre-school children.
We also host birthday parties, evening events and room hire.
Science Birthday Parties
Our hassle-free birthday parties are an unforgettable experience. All you need to do is pick which one of our 5 themes you want for the party and we'll do the rest!
Birthday parties include:
Time exploring the science exhibits
A workshop of your choice
Food for everyone
No two visits are the same
Our science theme changes every 2-3 months, one visit you could be exploring all things about space, another will be looking at sustainable fashion or engineering challenges.
Our shows and workshops are delivered daily at no extra cost, and are a great addition to your visit to enjoy some hands-on science fun.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Gift Shop
Changing Rooms
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed
We are open daily from 10-4.30.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (3-17) : £7.50
- Adult (17-18+) : £11.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-2) : Free
Family (up to 4 people): £35
Concession: £9.50
Carer (proof of carer status required): FOC
Group discount available for organised groups - must be booked in advance
There is no additional cost once you are in the centre.
There is an onsite cafe and shop.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
179 Constitution Street
Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire
AB24 5TU
Scotland
Car park available on Constitution Street (recommended £2 donation)
Tel: 01224640340
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
Bus stop outside our main front door.
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Last Updated: 15:00 10/06/2025
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