Glasgow Science Centre
Science Museum and Planetarium
Kinning Park, Glasgow
"also has the IMAX cinema"(4 Tips)
"Virtual Science Theatre"(3 Tips)
"... magic IMAX cinema.. Season ticket definitely worth it."(3 Tips)
"... (IMAX Cinema, Science Mall, Glasgow Tower) to learn about science and..."(3 Tips)
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- Jack OsborneAugust 25, 2014The centre, which opened on June 5th 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II, sits on the South bank of the River Clyde. It is composed of three principal buildings; Science Mall, IMAX cinema & Glasgow Tower.
Good value and entertaining for kids and adults alike! The area by the river is also a great spot for photographers with this, the BBC building, Hydro and Clyde Arc all nearby.
Sheetal RevisDecember 6, 2018Looking for something for little kids (and big kids?) Great indoor option on a rainy day with so many interactive elements for everyone to get involved with. Lovely walk along the river also.- Hamed Al JabriAugust 26, 2013What make this place so special is that the science is so simplified that makes it fun to explore. Additionally, the staff are so friendly so welcoming and very helpful. IMAX and Shows are great
- Sheetal RevisDecember 1, 2018Little kids (and big kids) all love this place. Great indoor option on a rainy day with so many interactive elements for everyone to get involved with. Lovely walk along the river also.
- Otel.comDecember 21, 2011This is one of the best Glasgow attractions to take the kids. Explore the three buildings (IMAX Cinema, Science Mall, Glasgow Tower) to learn about science and technology the fun and exciting way.
For those who grew up wanting to wander in #BeakmansWorld #lab this is the place for you. Oh! And there is an #IMax theatre just next to it.- George StewartJanuary 10, 2013My son and I like to spend a good part of Sunday here following up with a film at the magic IMAX cinema.. Season ticket definitely worth it.
Pearson - Always LearningMay 29, 2013Rediscover the joys and curiosities of science in this amazing science centre. Visit the IMAX, the Science Theatre, and the observation tower and learn all the way!- Plaza ScienceFebruary 3, 2014Lovely place! It is very entertaining, check out this photo on Plaza Science, a social network for people who loves science and photography Read more
Diego ChohfiJanuary 9, 2014The best science museum that I've been to! Really organized and fun! Spent one entire evening there and would go back again!- PINSO CREATIVE GRADUATES MAGAZINE.August 27, 2012We love the science centre! its full of amazing creations created by amazing people! it also has the IMAX cinema attached to it! Go see it! Its great!
- ドーラDecember 28, 2011The Center consists of an egg-shaped titanium-covered IMAX theatre and an interactive Science Mall with floor-to-ceiling windows – a bounty of discovery for young, inquisitive minds.
- ドーラDecember 28, 2011Check out the planetarium, where the Scottish Power Space Theatre brings the night sky to life and a Virtual Science Theatre takes you on a 3-D molecular journey.
Stuart MartinFebruary 20, 2016Has a dedicated picnic area, so don't be afraid to take one and save some money!
- ドーラDecember 28, 2011Look out for the illusions (like rearranging your features through a 3-D head-scan) and the cloud chamber, showing tracks of natural radiation.
My three year old love it here - and very accessible - particularly if you find the huge lift just behind the ticket desk rather than the tiny other lift
Lena R.August 5, 2015Go crazy and wake up the kid in you. Full of hands-on exhibits. Many kids though, can get very crowded
Lorraine BremnerOctober 22, 2013Good value for money. Very interesting and amazing views of Glasgow!
Edith SJune 19, 2015Café food not bad and very reasonably priced eg cake £1.50, soup £2.50 (June 2015)
Graham MacpheeAugust 7, 2014Book things early and organise your day to make sure things go smoothly.
Mia BOctober 28, 2013Quite a fun science museum clearly designed for young children. Maybe not the best idea for impatient adults.
Chas KaneJuly 21, 2012If you go into the IMAX show up really early, more so with the bigger films. Queues get really big
Paul LambieJanuary 4, 2018The cloakroom is unattended so don’t bring a big jacket or you’ll be well sweaty.
Chronic queue fatigue. Run like a communist country on a go-slo.
John McCallumJuly 18, 2010Took two and three year olds and they loved. So much so we bought a season ticket.
Clarke DuncanMay 1, 2011Don't bother taking your kids on a Sunday to IMAX they don't bother opening the concession shop but still charge you full rate, plus is run by council so is why it sucks.
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