About W5
Planning a day out that keeps the family entertained can be challenging! But when it comes to finding a place that sparks curiosity, encourages learning, and is packed with fun, W5 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the perfect choice.
W5 is a staggering array of interactive exhibitions—you'll have a full day's worth of fun, and the kids will keep you engaged throughout this compelling experience.
Things To Do at W5
W5 is the ultimate interactive exhibit in Northern Ireland, with 250 hands-on exhibits to try - you're in for a treat! This family favourite will have you walking through a dinosaur-themed maze, exploring the medical marvel of the human body, becoming scientists at the purpose-built science bar and more! Get elevated on the pulley chairs, become a space explorer, make magnets move or build and race your own K'nex car - all at W5.
There's truly something for everyone to enjoy. Design and build structures, bring robots to life, make patterns and play virtual sports. Oh, make sure to say hi to the life sized interactive roboto - RoboThespian! Then, stop by the science bar for a daily science show that will truly inspire you!
Be a weatherman or a car mechanic! Customise a real Mini in the W5 Garage, splash in the water area with ball canons, make some noise with the sound exhibits in the music studio, watch your skeleton ride a bike or take time out at the role-play TESCO and cafe staffed by you! The kids will love the immersive roleplay!
They also have an area with exhibits particularly suited for children aged five and under. Explore your senses in the woodland area or try and design your very own butterfly or flower. Or why not become an interior designer and decorate your little house just as you want. Then, create your own roads, villages, and railways and journey around their model landscape.
That's not all! Scale heights on Climbit (W5's biggest exhibit ever) - it's an immersive multistorey climbing experience that will have you defying gravity! And don't forget to check out the Making Sense zone. Awaken all your senses as you explore an exhibit packed with optical illusions, visual tricks and multisensory experiences.
Head to AMAZE, W5's brand-new technological space, for unique, spectacular, and fully immersive adventures. With large multi-screen projections, immersive soundscape sounds, and sensory effects, AMAZE is a fully immersive experience that is not to be missed. There's plenty to explore at W5; discover The Lost Planet of Dinosaurs before morphing into space explorers and learning about our solar system.
Along with W5's permanent exhibits, they also run a wide range of seasonal exhibitions and events. Make sure to check out what event is taking place—it's guaranteed to be super fun for the whole family.
Prepare for a fun journey of discovery at this award-winning science and discovery centre! W5 is THE place for science enthusiasts, curious thinkers, or those just looking for a cool day out!
Why We Recommend W5
- Learn all about climate change, engineering, medical science, nature and more
- Step into a secret garden in a living storybook land
- Interactive exhibits, multisensory experiences and more
There's A Multi-Storey Climbing Adventure
W5's Climbit is not just any climbing structure; it's designed to challenge and excite all ages. This immersive multistory climbing experience weaves through a vertical maze of pathways, tunnels, and platforms, allowing climbers to defy gravity in a safe, imaginative environment. It's the perfect combination of art and play! It's well worth the visit.
A State-Of-The-Art Immersive Space
AMAZE is W5's cutting-edge immersive space, where technology meets creativity in an extraordinary way! This state-of-the-art exhibit features large multi-screen projections, synchronised with an immersive soundscape and dynamic sensory effects that transport visitors into fantastical worlds. AMAZE offers a truly captivating experience that pushes the boundaries of what a museum exhibit can be.
Take A Journey Through Your Senses
Dive into the fascinating world of perception at the Making Sense zone, where your senses are put to the test in a series of mind-bending exhibits. This area is packed with optical illusions, visual tricks, and multisensory experiences that challenge the way you see, hear, and feel the world around you.
Facilities
Toilets
Free Wifi
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00
Seasonal opening times apply - please see website for up to date opening times. Please note that last admission is 2 hours before closing.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £9.00
- Adult (17-18+) : £10.50
Adult From £10.50
Child From £9.00
Concession From £9.00
Family 1 Adult & 3 children From £36.00
Family 2 Adults & 2 children From £38.00
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
Food & Drink Options
Coffee Lab
The coffee shop serves a daily selection of homemade soups, fresh sandwiches, crunchy salads and sweet treats, like scones, cakes, and traybakes. Enjoy delicious freshly-ground coffee, a pot of tea or a refreshing cold drink.
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Contact Details
W5
Odyssey
2 Queens Quay
Belfast
County Antrim
BT3 9QQ
Northern Ireland
Tel: 02890467700
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
By Bus
W5 is a 5-minute walk from Laganside Bus Centre via Queen Elizabeth or Lagan Weir Bridge; 1 mile from Europa Bus Centre.
By Train
Titanic Quarter Station is a 10-minute walk; Lanyon Place Station is a 20-minute walk.
By Car
North: M2 to M3, exit at Queen's Island, left onto Sydenham Road.
South: M1 to Westlink, follow M3/City Airport signs, exit at Queen's Island, left onto Sydenham Road.
Belfast City Centre: Follow A2 Bangor signs, cross Queen Elizabeth Bridge, and left onto Queen's Island.
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