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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!

Car Run

Can you build a car that goes faster or further than the rest? Then make it faster still? Give it a try!

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.

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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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