Life Science Centre

Families can enjoy thrilling live shows, exciting experiments, interactive exhibits and hands-on making activities.

Plus!  Enjoy thrilling, interactive exhibits in Wow Zone, including the 6-metre-tall ‘Big Machine’! Other highlights include Space Zone, complete with a replica of part of the International Space Station and Play Zone for under-7s. 

• Join the Earth Defenders in this brilliant new Planetarium show, created by the in-house team. 
• Journey into the past in a new live show as we explore local inventions that changed the world.  
• Join the bridge building challenge in the Making Studios. 
• Be a real scientist in the Experiment Zone! Power a fan with hydrogen, and make liquids fizz, float and change colour. (Age 7+) 
• Discover the 6-metre tall ‘Big Machine’ and see what sound looks like with our amazing hands-on exhibits in Wow Zone. 
• Feel what it’s like to be an astronaut in Space Zone – complete with a mock-up of the International Space Station.  
• Nurture your young explorers in Play Zone, a fascinating world where little ones can take the lead and set their imaginations free.
• Be amazed by Gaia, our glowing replica of Earth. Grab an easel and create your own Earth-inspired artwork.