Cambridge Science Centre

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Hands-on science adventures for families and schools

Opening Cambridge centre: weekends and school holidays 9:00am–4:00pm (school holidays until 31 August, Monday–Sunday 9.00am–4.00pm; term times from 12 September, Saturday–Sunday 9.00am–4.00pm). Closed 1–11 September 2026 and on 5–6 September for staff training. Wisbech centre: school holidays until 29 August, Thursday–Saturday 10.30am–2.45pm; term times from 12 September, Saturdays 10.30am–2.45pm with a 30-minute staff lunch closure at 12.30pm.

Price Cambridge centre visits require a pre-booked 2-hour session with an annual membership; Wisbech centre offers free entry with no booking required. Specific ticket prices are not listed on the page.

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Age fit Experiences are designed for children aged 5–11; younger and older siblings are welcome. All children must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Cambridge Science Centre is a hands-on science centre in the heart of Cambridge Science Park at the Trinity Centre, featuring over 20 hands-on, open-ended exhibits, science shows, and interactive workshops. It is designed for family visits on weekends and school holidays, with Science Communicators supporting children's exploration at every session. A second centre operates in Wisbech at the Horsefair Shopping Centre.

When to go

Opening calendar

Cambridge centre: weekends and school holidays 9:00am–4:00pm (school holidays until 31 August, Monday–Sunday 9.00am–4.00pm; term times from 12 September, Saturday–Sunday 9.00am–4.00pm). Closed 1–11 September 2026 and on 5–6 September for staff training. Wisbech centre: school holidays until 29 August, Thursday–Saturday 10.30am–2.45pm; term times from 12 September, Saturdays 10.30am–2.45pm with a 30-minute staff lunch closure at 12.30pm.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Cambridge centre visits require a pre-booked 2-hour session with an annual membership; Wisbech centre offers free entry with no booking required. Specific ticket prices are not listed on the page.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

🧒 Ages 0–16Over 20 hands-on, open-ended exhibitsScience shows held twice a dayLab Bench challenge activities run three times a dayWork Bench open throughout the dayScience Communicators present at every sessionFree parking

Accessibility: Ground-level Centre with easy access; every reasonable effort is made to ensure the facilities are accessible to all.
Parking: Free parking, located in the centre of Cambridge Science Park; also accessible by car, bike, train, or bus.
Dogs: Not provided yet

Getting there

Where you'll find it

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