Cambridge Science Centre

Cambridge Science Centre The Cambridge Science Centre is for family fun! Packed full of STEM-based shows, labs & exhibits. For our latest news, sign up for our newsletter.

Open daily each weekend & during school holidays, you can buy your membership and book tickets via our website

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🧬 Science Communicator Caelum tells us he and Carmina had an "an absolutely wonderful time" at Illumina, Inc.'s Wellbein...
05/06/2026

🧬 Science Communicator Caelum tells us he and Carmina had an "an absolutely wonderful time" at Illumina, Inc.'s Wellbeing and Volunteer Fayre on Wednesday "getting to make DNA bracelets not only with the people who work with DNA but also the admin and operational teams who facilitate their work".

🧪 It's true - we love making science accessible for children and adults alike!

🤩 We are also excited to tell you that Illumina volunteers will be joining us on selected days in the summer holidays alongside the Genome Guardians Show they helped us design, for 'Meet the Illumina Innovator'... where you get to find out what it's really like to do their jobs!

Did you know we have a Centre in Wisbech too? It’s open to the public on Saturdays and we have community groups and STEM...
05/06/2026

Did you know we have a Centre in Wisbech too? It’s open to the public on Saturdays and we have community groups and STEMtots on various Thursdays and Fridays across the school terms.

So lovely to see photos of Youths of Fenland C.I.C enjoying the space and having fun in our hands-on science exhibits. Come again soon!

If you’d like to talk to us about your own community group in the Wisbech or Fens area visiting, send us a message and we will connect you to our community and bookings teams.

❓ What do you like best about where YOU live? 💡 Our visitors to Cambridge Science Centre at Cambridge Science Park have...
28/05/2026

❓ What do you like best about where YOU live?

💡 Our visitors to Cambridge Science Centre at Cambridge Science Park have shared their thoughts today! Like them, would you choose:

🛝 The park with 2 swings?
💧 Splashpad?
👋 Friends nearby?
👵🏾 Nanny and grandad next door?
🌳 Being close to the river and nature?

💭 Orrrr something else?

We'd love to hear from you on this important question for our programme.

⬇️ Comment below to share what your kids love best about where you live.

💡Does anything beat a treasure trail for sunny Bank Holiday family fun?!🙌 We've got TWO at Cambridge Science Centre this...
22/05/2026

💡Does anything beat a treasure trail for sunny Bank Holiday family fun?!

🙌 We've got TWO at Cambridge Science Centre this weekend - perfect for restless kids over the long weekend (...and a great excuse to explore Science Park after this week's news!👀⬇️)

So as well as awe-inspiring science inside the Centre, you can do the:

💎 Gem Stones Discovery Trail - follow the clues, uncover cool facts about gemstones and minerals, solve the mystery word and claim a sticker prize!

🦋 Nature Trail around winding paths and fascinating buildings of Cambridge Science Park - discover the Park's smaller residents hanging out in bug hotels, hedgehog homes and bird boxes!

🗺️ Pick up both trail maps from our Science Communicators at reception when you arrive.

📍Book your tickets now at cambridgesciencecentre.org and enjoy a fun indoor-outdoor science adventure 🎉☀️

🤫 Get 20% off single visit tickets using BANKHOLIDAY20



More on the Science Park's expansion plans 👀⬇️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8d8rddp1vqo

“I love to explain the concepts behind each exhibit and show children the different ways they can explore them. It is in...
15/05/2026

“I love to explain the concepts behind each exhibit and show children the different ways they can explore them. It is incredibly rewarding to see their faces light up with curiosity.”

Shradha has been a member of the team at Cambridge Science Centre for around 7 months and says it’s a wonderful way to share your scientific knowledge:

“A science communicator is someone who makes complex STEM concepts clear and engaging by connecting ideas to everyday experiences.”

We’re currently recruiting Weekend Science Communicators in both Cambridge and Wisbech.

If you - or someone you know - would enjoy helping children experience the awe, adventure and magic in science in a really fun, hands-on way, you can find full role information here: https://www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/careers

Possibly the most fun weekend job ever… but we may be biased. 🧪

This upcoming May half-term join us for an unforgettable family day out packed with discovery, hands-on fun and BIG “wow...
14/05/2026

This upcoming May half-term join us for an unforgettable family day out packed with discovery, hands-on fun and BIG “wow!” moments! What can you expect?....

🧊WATCH: Change Matters!
Discover the fascinating states of matter and how they transform in our exciting live chemistry show.

🔎 GET INVESTIGATING: Tank to Tap Lab Bench
How does water get to your tap? Explore the hidden highways beneath our towns and cities and design your own perfect pipeline.

🙌 Plus plenty of time to explore over 20 hands-on STEM exhibits across the Centre!

⏰ Show & Lab Activity Times
🎤 Science Shows: 11.15am & 2.15pm
🧫 Lab Activities: 10.15am, 12.15pm & 3.15pm

📍 Cambridge Science Centre
🎟️ Booking recommended - tickets available here:https://www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/tickets/

12/05/2026

🫧 We all love BUBBLES and much as we want to know about the science behind them, it's the simple joy of POPPING them that we love the most!

Our Science Communicators are looking forward to hosting the next STEMtots sessions this Friday (15 May). This week we have:

🪐 Intergallactic Interactions in Cambridge
📍 Cambridge Science Park - 9.30am-11.30am
🎟️ Make sure you book your spot ahead; we were full-up last week!

🐛 Minibeasts in Wisbech
📍Horsefair Shopping Centre - 10.30am-12.15pm
➡️ Fully funded session, just drop in!

07/05/2026

Adding the final touches to their very own design! A pair of brothers enthusiastically showed off their fully working fun-roundabout-lift-contraption to Caelum, one of our Science Communicators, at a Workbench session over the recent bank holiday.

We can't wait for more curious adventures at tomorrow 🫧'Brilliant Bubbles' will be on in Cambridge - drop in between 9.30am-11.30am .

02/05/2026

🌡️ Things are are warming up at Cambridge Science Centre for the bank holiday weekend, as we prepare to explore “supersaturated exothermic crystallisation”!

🔬Get hands-on with infra-red thermometers and investigate insulation with our Science Communicators in the hands-on Lab.

💥 Not to mention, the chance to witness why Change Matters in our live Show as we heat up ice, compress gas and power-up powdered custard!!

📍Book ahead to visit us over the weekend, or on Bank Holiday Monday, 9am-4pm.

Looking for something to do this morning? Light up your Friday with a STEMtots session for your 2-5 year olds (younger s...
24/04/2026

Looking for something to do this morning? Light up your Friday with a STEMtots session for your 2-5 year olds (younger siblings also welcome)!

This week at the Centre on the Cambridge Science Park... explore Shadows & Reflections! As well as getting to run around and have a go on all the super fun stuff in our Gallery at the moment, we've got:

🔦 Torches and shadow puppets
🪞 Fun with reflective materials
👤 Shadow picture matching

📍 Cambridge Science Park
⏰ Drop in anytime: 9:30–11:30am

Can't make it this week? Pop STEMtots into your diary for next Friday (1 May):
🔧 Cambridge = ‘Construction Challenge’
🌸 Wisbech (Horsefair Shopping Centre) = ‘Spring Has Sprung’

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Cambridge Science Centre, The Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge
CB40FN

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+44 1223 967965

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