1. Northern Ireland
  2. County Antrim
  3. Belfast

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.

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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.

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Facilities

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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, Closed
  • Tuesday, Closed
  • Wednesday, Closed
  • 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.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : £8.00
  • Adult (17-18+) : £9.50

Adult From £9.50

Child From £8.00

Concession From £8.00

Family 1 Adult & 3 children From £32.00

Family 2 Adults & 2 children From £33.50

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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

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Transport 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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