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About Centre of the Cell

The Centre offers family events in the school holidays in the digital interactive STEM Pod as well as shows and workshops in Neuron Pod. There are evening events to enjoy too, such as our Big Question Lectures and MuSci

concerts that blend music and science.

More information and to place a booking please visit: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

Public event tickets usually available on our website 4 weeks prior to school holidays.

Pricing

Adults (£8.50); Children (£6.50); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID) (£5.50); Under 3s (free)

The fIrst informal science education centre to be located within biomedical research labortories.

The striking STEM Pod hangs above

the Blizard Institute’s laboratories.

Inside, you can explore the amazing

world of cells and

the latest biomedical research.

Neuron Pod Science shows and workshops

In Neuron Pod we offer unique range

of science shows and workshops.

These are fantastic resources for

teachers that offer curriculum-linked,

engaging interactive activities.

Public events

Events durring school holidays through out the year

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Food Available iconFood Available
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, Open 24 hours
  • Sunday, Open 24 hours
Special Days

    Thursday, September 28 2023: 09:00 - 17:00

    Monday, December 28 2026: 09:00 - 17:00

Public events advertised for school holiday periods on this page: https://www.centreofthecell.org/events/

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-15) : £6.50
  • Adult (18+-18+) : £8.50

Pricing

Adults (£8.50); Children (£6.50); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID) (£5.50); Under 3s (free)

Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children (£22.50); 2 adults, 2 children (£24.50)

Tower Hamlets family ticket – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.00)

For inquiries please call 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. However, it may be possible to transfer your tickets to an alternative date or event if required, subject to availability. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to Centre of the Cell by visiting our attraction tickets section.

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Contact Details

Blizard Institute
2 Newark Street
London
Greater London
E1 2AT
England

Tel: 02078822562

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