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Step into a world where learning is an adventure and fun knows no limits

Through captivating exhibitions and interactive learning, children will get lost in the world of science and create memories that last a lifetime.

We have over 20 exhibits for you to discover. All are designed to inspire inquisitive minds to find out about themselves and the world around them.

Our talented team of Science Communicators are on hand at every session and are ready to help you get the most out of your visit.

Located on the Cambridge Science Park, the Centre is easily accessible, with ample free parking, proximity to Cambridge North station, and connections via the guided busway and other public transport.

Open for family visits at weekends during term times and throughout the school holidays

Become a Member and visit as many times as you like throughout the year!

Purchase an annual Membership for all the family members who will be joining in the fun.

Each bookable sessions covers 2 hours of fun, discovery and exploration.  

Sessions must be booked to ensure everyone can enjoy their time at the Centre safely.

Explore our hands-on, open-ended exhibits designed to inspire enquiring minds to find out about themselves and the world around them.

Hands-On Exhibits

Here’s a small taster of the exhibits you will find in our Centre.

bridge building exhibit

Building Bridges

Can you fit the blocks together to make a bridge that holds itself together – as if by magic? Explore how different types of bridges work too!

boy working out STEM exhibit at science centre

Joined Up Thinking

Can you workout which piece could join with another? Using joined up thinking, this exhibit allows free thought and exploration.

Lights show

The Science of Light

Pretty lights and science together in one place – what more could you ask for? Investigate the properties of light using lenses and mirrors.

guess the weight exhibit

Guess the weight!

Can you guess which of our weights is the heaviest?

Child playing with gear wall at Cambridge Science Centre

Engineering Exploits

Turn a gear one way. What happens to the gear next to it, and the one next to that? Test your engineering skills and link the gears together.

Paper plane launcher at Cambridge Science Centre

Flying in the wind!

Take inspiration from nature or unleash your creativity to make a flying machine.

“This place makes science fun and interesting for children. Every member of staff was polite and friendly. The demonstrations were really good too!”
Hannah, May 2026
“I definitely recommend visiting it with children. It’s not only entertaining, but also a great learning experience for kids.”
Yuliia, May 2026
“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip here with our 6 and 3 year old, staff are very knowledgeable and engaged well with the kids. There is tonnes to do including a show. Kids loved it, as did we, worth the price for an educational day out!”
Kate, April 2026

Buy your membership today

and book your sessions

What’s on each day

  • Depending on your chosen session, you can enjoy a show led by our incredible Science Communicators
  • or get stuck into your own experiments in our Labs
  • We have over 20 open-ended exhibits for you to discover!
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