Our visit as a school information is designed to assist teachers with booking their visit.
Sciencentre
Recommended for children aged 5 - 13 years
Unleash your inner scientist at Sciencentre. Follow your curiosity, test your ideas and use your imagination in this interactive and experience-rich space.
A discovery-zone with plenty of fun where you can discover how science challenges the human body, exercises the brain and stimulates the senses.
Explore the world of science through play with over 15 interactive stations including:
- Bullseye - Challenge your friends and test the speed and accuracy of your throw.
- Gravity Run - Work together to build a gravity run with lots of moving parts.
- Four in a Row - Team up with a friend to win at 3D noughts and crosses.
- Disappearing Body - Do you believe what you see?
- Play and create with our gigantic magnetic Periodic Table of Elements.
- Plus everyone's favourite Thongaphone!
Sciencentre update
After years of fun, learning, and unforgettable memories, Sciencentre
will close on Sunday, 10 May 2026 to make way for something new and
exciting!
Got questions? We’re happy to answer them!
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Pandora
Gallery
Be captivated by the story of HMS Pandora, the ill-fated ship which was sent to capture the Bounty and her mutinous crew.
Your
shipwreck adventure
Explore the marine life and history of a shipwreck through a purpose-built interactive exhibition for young children.