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Glasgow Science Centre

Try some of the hundreds of interactive exhibits, learn about star constellations and watch live science shows at this fun and inspiring attraction with a cinema.

Visit the Glasgow Science Centre to browse hands-on technical and scientific exhibits, take an intergalactic journey on the big screen and enjoy movie shows. Spread over three floors, the interactive museum opened in 2001 on the south bank of the River Clyde. The Glasgow Science Centre is part of a continual redevelopment program at Pacific Quay, a former commercial dock.

Take the elevator to the third floor and start your visit in the BodyWorks exhibition. Learn how humans function at the hands-on displays. Run inside a giant hamster wheel, conduct a simulated autopsy and test your brain with the memory challenge. Kids will enjoy helping scientists perform real experiments in the Live Lab.

Drop down to the second floor for more interactive fun. Experience an earthquake tremor then try out a thermal imagery camera. Understand the social, moral and ethical issues raised by science.

On the first floor, find insects from Africa. The hissing cockroach from Madagascar sure is a strange animal! Children under 7 years old can wriggle through pipes and operate cranes while learning about water on The Big Explorer cargo ship. Spot more than 9,000 stars and their constellations in the Planetarium.

Don’t miss out on the 2-D and 3-D movies at the IMAX cinema. The lineup includes animations, documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters. Check the center’s official website for the movie schedule and event details.

The Glasgow Science Centre is open daily from late March through October. In winter, it’s closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. There is an admission fee and you pay extra to enter the Planetarium and IMAX theater.

Situated just north of Festival Park, the Glasgow Science Centre is a 10-minute drive from the city center. On-site parking is available for a fee. You can also take the train to the Exhibition Centre station and cross the River Clyde via Millennium Bridge on foot. Buses stop a short walk from the entrance too.

Guide to Exploring Glasgow Science Centre

Buchanan Street

Cutting through the heart of Glasgow, this bustling pedestrianized street is lined with sleek shopping centers, restaurants and several cultural highlights.

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Hampden Park

The home of Scottish soccer, this stadium is beloved by fans of the game who gather here for its electric atmosphere and popular museum about the sport's history.

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Riverside Museum

Travel through the history of transport in a modern museum that features interactive exhibits, a wide variety of vehicles and replicas of old Glaswegian streets.

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The Tall Ship at Riverside

Bobbing in the waters next to the museums and stadiums of Glasgow’s riverside is an immaculately preserved metal ship that now functions as a naval museum.

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Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)

These buildings that make up one of Scotland’s most important events venues have become iconic sights on the banks of the River Clyde.

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The Lighthouse

Learn about acclaimed Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and share your own ideas with an expert at Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture.

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Botanic Gardens

Tour the park and arboretum with century-old trees, have a picnic on the lawn, watch a concert, or admire the design of the impressive 19th-century glasshouses.

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Glasgow Cathedral

This Gothic cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow and is Scotland's finest medieval church, with majestic stained-glass windows.

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Queen's Park

Recreation facilities, subtropical indoor gardens, reptiles, fish ponds and live music make this park a popular Glasgow attraction in both summer and winter.

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The Hunterian

Ancient Egyptian mummies, shark fossils and paintings by famous European masters attract history, nature and art lovers to Scotland’s oldest public museum.

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Bothwell Castle

Witness heroic battle re-enactments or roam the halls of Glasgow’s biggest, and most striking, medieval defence building.

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Burrell Collection

Enjoy a free day out and browse a remarkable collection of stained glass, Gothic artifacts, tapestries, and art by European masters.

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George Square

The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.

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Glasgow Necropolis

This impressive Victorian cemetery, behind the Glasgow Cathedral, is home to remarkable tombs and tens of thousands of graves, including those of notable Scots.

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.

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Gallery of Modern Art

Visit this impressive 18th-century building to see rotating exhibitions from local, national and international artists or to enjoy its café and library.

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People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Learn about the story of Glasgow and its people, discover tropical plants and watch bagpipe performances at this social history museum and public garden.

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University of Glasgow

Explore the campus of one of the U.K.'s oldest universities and feed your fervor for learning in its museums, lecture halls and historic buildings.

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SSE Hydro

Glasgow's multipurpose events venue attracts the biggest names in entertainment. Come to see a performance or simply to admire the building's design.

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Willow Tea Rooms

Enjoy a cup of tea and hearty Scottish food in a setting designed to look like the historic meeting places of old Glasgow.

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Glasgow West End

Discover one of the coolest corners of a Glasgow, a trendy student district with historic streets, popular arts venues and offbeat places to eat and drink.

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