Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Cambridge Science Centre is nestled in the heart of the Cambridge Science Park at the Trinity Centre. The Centre is situated on the ground floor, it is easily accessible for those travelling by car, train and bus and via a safe and well-used walking route. Families can visit us at weekends and during school holidays, when they will have the opportunity to explore a range of over 20 new, open-ended and fun hands-on exhibits. Plus, we have new shows to enjoy AND new Lab and Workshop spaces where young people can experiment and challenge themselves with new concepts. Our experienced Science Communicators will be on hand to welcome you and support your children as they take up each new challenge. Although we predominately cater for children aged between 5 – 13 years, younger siblings are welcome too. There will be plenty for them to do and explore!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Lynn W
13 contributions
June 2021 • Family
We visited for one of the interactive sessions being run over the holidays (the one we attended was about DNA). The two facilitators were very good at involving all the guests, which given the age range, was an achievement. In between activities there was time to explore the centre and the different activities/artefacts on show. There was a good range of science topics (I enjoyed the optical illusions) and the opportunity to take away some of their newsletters-which have topics to do at home. All three of us really enjoyed our visit-Thank you!
Written 1 August 2021
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lLittleMsWanderer
London, UK64 contributions
June 2021
The highlight of a recent trip to Cambridge with my 5 year old daughter! We had booked 1 half term workshop and ended up doing an additional one as well we enjoyed it so much!
Staff were very engaging and kind and the activities very interesting. Covid measures were excellent as well.
Highly recommend for a really fun, engaging, educational trip with kids - we will be back!
Staff were very engaging and kind and the activities very interesting. Covid measures were excellent as well.
Highly recommend for a really fun, engaging, educational trip with kids - we will be back!
Written 9 June 2021
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Rose R
7 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We were in Cambridge last week and I saw they had and exhibition called Extreme Engineering and knew my son would like it. He loved it the exhibits and enjoyed talks on how motors work as well as a talk on engineered textiles that protect you from things like fire or bullets. He asked to come back repeatedly over several days, so I took him back.
It is a very small place, but if you have children who like to have tactile experiences, this is a good afternoon.
It is a very small place, but if you have children who like to have tactile experiences, this is a good afternoon.
Written 11 August 2014
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SDC232014
Milton Keynes, UK129 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
From the website you get the impression that this is a sizeable museum attraction suitable for all ages with show times for interesting films and events. However the reality is this is one small room with a number of hands on science activities really only suitable for children under 8. The "shows" advertised take place in the corner of the room using a few clips on a TV screen and some pictures or slides. Again the website makes them look a lot more substantial than they are. There is some audience interaction with questions and fun demonstrations which is fine if your kids are 5 or 6 years old. I have no idea why the website lists the events as suitable for 14, 15 16+ age groups as they'd be bored in less than 5 minutes flat.
I would recommend it for a rainy day if you have small children but it is a waste of time and money for anyone over 8 or 9.
I would recommend it for a rainy day if you have small children but it is a waste of time and money for anyone over 8 or 9.
Written 25 February 2016
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Hi SDC232014,
Thank you for taking the time to review Cambridge Science Centre. We're really sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your visit but feedback both positive and negative helps us improve our service and visitor experience. As a hands-on, interactive centre, the average age of our visitors is 7-14 years old and our content for exhibits, shows and workshops mainly caters for this group, although we do not specify target age ranges on our website and social media. We do strive to offer something for everyone and our science communicators would have happily told you more about each exhibit and shared further information appropriate for your child's age and interest. Although we do not have an overly large floorspace we pride ourselves on making the most of the space that we have, packing it full of exciting and unique hands-on exhibits, meaning that most visitors stay for at least couple of hours. Thank you again for your review, we will feed this into our practice moving forward.--
Dr Sarah James
Centre Manager
Cambridge Science Centre
Written 15 March 2016
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432emilyj
Ely, UK1 contribution
Apr 2014 • Family
We took our 4 children 3,5,8,9 they all had a fantastic experience as did we. All gaining so much from the activities and experiments, at our own levels. We were there about 2 1/2 hours, leaving with the children desperate to return soon. I was thrilled with the range of activities, the space in the room, feeling safe and secure for the children to roam at their own pace, giving me and partner time with one child while the others were entertaining themselves.
Written 23 June 2014
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michael r
98 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Went here by chance when looking for something to do. It is only a small place but a very reasonable entry fee. Lots of interesting things to do and some great hands on talks about different science topics. We spent over an hour there with children from 3 to 8. Also there is a little gift shop that is actually priced really well. Would recommend, there is parking a short walk away on the multi storey.
Written 18 April 2019
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Maria C
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK11 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
This is small but great fun and we were here a couple of hours. We had huge fun making 'seeds' to fly in the wind tunnel and many other activities including the show about food travelling through your body. My 14 year old was 'too teenage(!)' for it as a family outing but I suspect may have enjoyed it if with friends the same age, but generally it was excellent and apparently the theme changes regularly.
Written 14 August 2016
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Thank you so much for your visit to Cambridge Science Centre. We are so pleased that you had a fun time with us. Our themes change every summer and run for 12 months, bringing new hands-on exhibits, shows and workshops to match the theme. Come see us again soon!
Kind regards,
Cambridge Science Centre
Written 2 September 2016
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Pete D
18 contributions
Jan 2016
I visited today with my 5 year old son. First impression was how small the centre is but don't be put off by that. The exhibits are so good each one is worth spending time with. They pitch the exhibits, which are difficult concepts for adults, let alone children at a sensible level to get the kids thinking. Not sure if they do this every day but today there was a science demonstration, perfectly pitched for the audience of typically 5-12 year olds. Overall absolutely brilliant. Better than expected. We'll be back.
Written 4 January 2016
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Thank you so much for your review and so glad you enjoyed your visit to Cambridge Science Centre. We hope to see you again sometime, thanks CSC
Written 25 April 2016
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theswissbrit
Lugano, Switzerland443 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
If you are there for an average time (2-3 hours) you should enjoy 2 live demonstrations of various cool things mainly space orientated. We saw a hover board, a methane rocket, the materials of a space suit etc. the volunteers are enthusiastic and good with children. There are probably about 10 or so small exhibit stations, all of which encourage participation in a particular experiment. Also display of a rocket engine from 1961. Pretty cool.
The biggest detraction for us (although hardly the museum's fault) was the unruly group of badly brought up Italian kids monopolising all the stations and pushing other kids arounds while their beautifully dressed mothers stood there and did jack....
The biggest detraction for us (although hardly the museum's fault) was the unruly group of badly brought up Italian kids monopolising all the stations and pushing other kids arounds while their beautifully dressed mothers stood there and did jack....
Written 22 November 2015
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Thank you so much for your review and so glad you enjoyed your visit to Cambridge Science Centre. We hope to see you again sometime, thanks CSC
Written 25 April 2016
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aderut
Norwich, UK14 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
Went with our boys 12 & 9. On arrival thought "it's a bit small". But all the exhibits are very much hands on, and allowed my long forgotten A-level physics to return to explain to the younger generation.
Lovely friendly staff, and a super lecture on turning chocolate into "something brown and sticky" by the use of the digestive system, much to the great amusement of all the 4-12 year olds.
Priced at £10 for a family ticket good value for money.
Lovely friendly staff, and a super lecture on turning chocolate into "something brown and sticky" by the use of the digestive system, much to the great amusement of all the 4-12 year olds.
Priced at £10 for a family ticket good value for money.
Written 11 April 2015
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Do you have a cloak room ? We will be carrying luggage as we have to catch a train.
Written 23 March 2019
Is this a fun place for two adults to visit for an hour? For a laugh, somewhere to experience and keep us busy for an hour?
Written 7 February 2019
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hi Greg,
Thank you for your message. I do apologise for the slow response, but I’m more than happy to confirm that… yes! Cambridge Science Centre is indeed “a fun place for two adults to visit for an hour” :-)
It is definitely somewhere to experience (and support) in the Cambridge area and we’d love to see you! This week is half term too, so there is plenty going on. We’re open from 10:30am until 5pm tomorrow through to Sunday (24th Feb 2019).
Or better yet... come and see us this evening (20th Feb 2019 - 4:30pm-7:30pm) for our 'Science at Sundown' event as part of Twilight at the Museums. Check our website for more information: cambridgesciencecentre . org
Thanks Greg
Cambridge Science Centre
Written 20 February 2019
Is this venue any good/of interest to a 17 year old who likes physics and biology?
Written 28 August 2018
Possibly and probably, I found it interesting as an adult. Depending how much you know. There's always something to learn.
Written 15 January 2019
op welke locatie bevindt zich het science centre in Cambridge?
Written 28 March 2017
op welke locatie bevindt zich het science centre?
Written 28 March 2017
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hi there,
Thank you for your interest in Cambridge Science Centre. Our exhibition space is currently closed as we relocate to a new premises in 2017. However, we are running a series of pop up events across Cambridgeshire.
To see where we are popping up next, please visit our website.
Kind regards,
Lisa
Written 29 March 2017
Hi can anyone tell me about eating? Is there a cafe at all? Can I bring my own food? Looked on the website and dosnet say some I'm guessing they don't have a food court area.
Thanks a
Written 1 March 2016
It is only one room about the size of a shop and is packed with plenty of hands on activities but there isn't any seating or facilities other than a loo. I think you can come in and out on your ticket so you could go out to eat & come back in after.
Written 3 March 2016
What would be the ideal children's age for this attraction please.
Written 21 May 2015
Hi there,
The centre is aimed at children aged 5-15 years old however there is a range of activities for both younger kids and adults.
Written 22 May 2015
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