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Life Science Centre

National Museum & Exhibition · Tyne and Wear, England · Times Square, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Life Science Centre is a national museum & exhibition in Tyne and Wear, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £15 · Child £15 · Family £60
Checked on the official site: £15 per person aged 3+ (£13.60 without the voluntary donation); under-3s free (max two per adult); free carer tickets. No family ticket listed, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children. Timed slots online; some afternoon slots kept for walk-ups.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm (recommended last entry 3pm); hours can vary in North East school holidays.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; first slot of the day.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesBest for 4-12
Under-3s free; all ages.
If it rainsIndoors
ParkingTimes Square multi-storey car park next door (NE1 4AD), open 24 hours; can be pre-booked with tickets. Two minutes' walk from Newcastle Central station. (£3.20 up to 2 hours, £4.50 up to 3 hours, £5.70 up to 4 hours, £6.90 up to 5 hours.)
FoodTwo on-site cafés; packed lunches welcome.
Money saverBook online; check for the annual pass
Top tipsDo the hands-on science zone first. Book planetarium shows ahead.
What to packSnacks, water

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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