Glasgow Science Centre

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Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions situated on the banks of the Clyde. We present concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways - interactive exhibits, planetarium, live science shows & Imax 3D cinema. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube

**UPDATE**⚠️ This session at 6.30pm on 21 June has now SOLD OUT ⚠️ We're looking at the potential of a further session. ...
26/05/2026

**UPDATE**

⚠️ This session at 6.30pm on 21 June has now SOLD OUT ⚠️

We're looking at the potential of a further session. Watch this space.

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After the incredible response to our first Pitchblack Playback sessions selling out, we’re excited to announce the next artist in the series.

On 21 June, experience Joni Mitchell’s Blue (55th Anniversary) in complete darkness inside the Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Blue unfolds in a space designed for total immersion - no distractions, just pure, uninterrupted listening.

Hear the album played loud in uncompressed audio through the Planetarium’s powerful wrap-around sound system.

No phones. No talking. No distractions. Just you and the music.

Get tickets now 👉🏻 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pitchblack-playback-joni-mitchell-blue?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=pitchblack-playback

26/05/2026

Can you spot us!? 🤩

The team at Glasgow Science Centre are delighted to be amongst the first Glasgow businesses going All In ahead of !

21/05/2026

🥃✨ From barley to the stars… discover The Science of Whisky

In Glasgow this summer? Make Friday, 24 July, a night to remember 🌌

Join our friends at The Good Spirits Co. and us for an evening where great whisky meets great science. Explore a range of expertly chosen drams while uncovering the chemistry, craft and cosmic origins behind every sip.

Then head into our Planetarium for your final dram - served under a sky of stars as you journey through space and discover how the elements in your glass were forged in the heart of a dying star.

A taste of Scotland… with a twist.

🔞 18+ Ticket link in comments.

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🚀 is BACK! 🎉FREE live online sessions, featuring educational activities and resourcesSave the Date: 4 & 5 JuneCurious ...
18/05/2026

🚀 is BACK! 🎉

FREE live online sessions, featuring educational activities and resources

Save the Date: 4 & 5 June

Curious now? Explore our interactive games and downloadable goodies now:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org

🦢 New arrivals on the Clyde!Some of our mute swan eggs have just begun to hatch on our floating wetland islands with a f...
15/05/2026

🦢 New arrivals on the Clyde!

Some of our mute swan eggs have just begun to hatch on our floating wetland islands with a few more still on the way by the looks of it. Mum is doing a wonderful job keeping her growing family warm and close.

A huge thanks to our very own Joe for capturing this magical moment — nature at its finest, right on our doorstep.

Have you spotted the family on your last visit? Let us know in the comments! 👇

It’s ! 🌿Sustainability is part of the day-to-day for us at Glasgow Science Centre.We were the first visitor attraction ...
11/05/2026

It’s ! 🌿

Sustainability is part of the day-to-day for us at Glasgow Science Centre.

We were the first visitor attraction in Scotland to achieve Green Key accreditation, and we continue to meet those internationally recognised environmental standards year after year.

Here is what that looks like in practice:

📉 Emissions are down by 24.3% since 2018/19 thanks to better energy monitoring.
💡 Extensive LED upgrades have helped reduce energy use across the building.
♻️ Fully compostable Vegware is used for all our takeaway food and drink, with food waste composted.
🍅 70–80% of our food sourced from local suppliers and using seasonal produce where possible.
🦆 Our floating wetlands continue to thrive - we have over 2,000 native plants supporting local wildlife.

We’re proud to be doing our part in supporting Glasgow City Council’s target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and the Scottish Government’s aim of reaching net zero by 2045.

📸 Paul Watt Photography

STOP PRESS!!! Due to demand, a second performance has been added at 7.45pm on Sunday, 31 May!===***===Glasgow Science Ce...
07/05/2026

STOP PRESS!!! Due to demand, a second performance has been added at 7.45pm on Sunday, 31 May!

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Glasgow Science Centre is partnering with Pitchblack Playback to transform The Planetarium into a space for deep listening, presenting Radiohead’s Amnesiac (25th Anniversary) in complete darkness.

For one night only on 31 May, experience Radiohead’s experimental masterpiece as it was meant to be heard – uninterrupted, immersive, and in total darkness inside our Planetarium.

Hear the album played loud in uncompressed audio through the Planetarium’s powerful wrap-around sound system.

No phones. No talking. No distractions. Just you and the music.

Get tickets now 👉🏻 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pitchblack-playback-radiohead-amnesiac?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=pitchblack-playback

✒️ “The last time humans were that far from home, the world was a different place.”Last month, NASA’s Artemis II mission...
06/05/2026

✒️ “The last time humans were that far from home, the world was a different place.”

Last month, NASA’s Artemis II mission had the world on the edge of their seat as its crew became the first to travel around the Moon - setting a new record for the furthest humans have ever journeyed from Earth.

But beyond the milestone, it also raises bigger questions about where space exploration is heading next, and who gets to help shape it.

Our resident astronomy enthusiast Nina Cameron has shared her reflections on what this mission means for science, society, and what comes next.

💻 Read the full blog here: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/our-blog/artemis-ii-the-mission-we-were-all-a-part-of

Celebrate 10 years of gravitational wave astronomy with a family lecture in The Planetarium!First predicted by Albert Ei...
01/05/2026

Celebrate 10 years of gravitational wave astronomy with a family lecture in The Planetarium!

First predicted by Albert Einstein over a century ago, gravitational waves were finally detected in 2015 - and they’ve been transforming how we understand the Universe ever since. Hear how scientists are using these tiny ripples in space to study black holes, exploding stars, the nature of gravity, and the cosmos itself.

Led by members of the Institute for Gravitational Research at the University of Glasgow

🕒 45 mins + Q&A
📅 9 May
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 8+ (no prior knowledge needed)

🎟️👉🏻 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/exploring-the-gravitational-wave-sky

Make a day of it! Visit the Science Mall and take part in hands-on activities exploring the science behind gravitational waves, hear the sounds of colliding black holes, and ask the friendly researchers your space-related questions!

Glasgow Science Festival 2026 has just launched and we’re excited to be part of the line-up!Join us in Scotland's larges...
28/04/2026

Glasgow Science Festival 2026 has just launched and we’re excited to be part of the line-up!

Join us in Scotland's largest planetarium for a special Planetarium Lates. This live, presenter-led show takes you through the latest astronomy news, a guided tour of the night sky above Glasgow, and the biggest discoveries of the past 25 years - celebrating both the Festival’s 20th anniversary and Glasgow Science Centre’s 25th birthday.

📅 Saturday 6 June, 7pm
🎟 £10 per person
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 8+

Tickets on sale now: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/planetarium-lates-gsf26

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Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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