Museums & Galleries · Glasgow
Glasgow Science Centre
📍 G51 1EA
Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Planetarium hosts immersive dark listening sessions
- Science Mall exhibits accessible via annual membership
- Halloween family party with spooky science activities
- School learning programmes including Day Visits and Learning Lab
- Free online Curious About sessions for school students
Glasgow Science Centre is a hands-on museum offering science exhibits, planetarium experiences and seasonal family events. You can explore the Science Mall, join special events such as a Halloween family party or an immersive Planetarium listening session, or take part in school learning programmes including Day Visits and a Learning Lab. It suits families, school groups and curious visitors of all ages, with options to become an annual Science Passport member for repeat visits. Located in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Scotland, it's within easy reach of public transport, with Exhibition Centre station just 0.5 miles away, and there are 61 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, making it a convenient base for exploring the wider area.
Practical details
- Booking
- Event tickets can be bought online in advance
- Best for
- Families and school groups
- Time needed
- The Witch's Lair event runs for three hours
From the attraction's own website on 23 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Glasgow Science Centre into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Exhibition Centre 0.5 miles
- Anderston 0.9 miles
- Dumbreck 1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page