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    Glasgow Science Centre is an award-winning visitor attraction that presents science and technology in unique and inspiring ways. It has lots of activities to keep visitors of all ages entertained for hours. There are two acres of interactive exhibits, workshops, shows and activities. The venue houses 3 floors of themed galleries, a state-of-the-art planetarium, science show theatre and Newton Flight Academy. Alongside the Science Mall is the IMAX Theatre, housing Scotland’s largest cinema screen. Also on-site is the 417ft-high Glasgow Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in Scotland.

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    Overall rating

    4.3

    (10 reviews)

    Overall rating breakdown

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    Access (avg.)

    4.1

    Parking (avg.)

    3.85

    Toilets (avg.)

    3.3

    Staff (avg.)

    4.1

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    bigyin

    Feb 2025

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    3.5

    Family Day Out - Wet Day

    Venue accessible and a few disabled parking spaces. Lots of distance to cover if you are limited in walking. I wouldn’t recommend using the main cafe as staff weren’t very cheery or helpful and most of the menu items were not available. The cafe by the IMAX was a thousand times nicer and great staff. There are a lot of exhibits which require you to be physically mobile (ie exercise bike, chair to sit in, wonky floors/rooms, winding wheels etc). Was great however seeing family partaking and to be able to join in the kids excitement of seeing the results. Science theatre show was amazing and would definitely recommend.
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    alandougan

    Jan 2025

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    5

    Visits off peak

    Plenty disabled parking, good mobility scooter access. Good accessible toilets. Very large lift to all floors. Concession discount for disabled person and free entry for carer.
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    lc25

    Aug 2022

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    3.5

    Not sure if I'll be back.

    Travelled via car. Arrived and found a disabled space close to entrance but make sure you leave earlier incase you have to wait for one as it was really busy. I'm a wheelchair user and paths were easy to maneuver on. Staff were dotted about at the entrance but were no where to be seen after. It was extremely busy and kids everywhere which you would expect but if your sensitive to noise I would suggest leaving this one out. Seen a lot of sanitise stations which you will need. A lot of cool things on show but not sure if I'll be back.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Glasgow Science Centre

    Disabled Access at Glasgow Science Centre

    The main entrances and exit to Glasgow Science Centre are wheel chair accessible. All lifts within the Science Mall can accommodate 1 wheelchair (up to Class 2) and 1 carer. IMAX - located in the foyer and giving access to the rear of the auditorium (door opening 100 cm, depth 130 cm); Science Mall – very large, multi-person lift near the ticket desk and a smaller lift (door opening 80 cm, depth 150 cm) between the escalators and entrance to Tower.
    Disabled access

    Accessible parking at Glasgow Science Centre

    PARKING Ample parking is available for mobility-impaired visitors. DISABLED PARKING A limited number of disabled parking spaces are available in our car park. Parking for Blue Badge holders is free of charge. When you arrive at our main ticket desk, please present your parking ticket and our operator will be happy to discount your parking.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Glasgow Science Centre

    We have improved accessibility for all our visitors and enhanced the overall experience at Glasgow Science Centre. Fully accessible toilets are available within all areas and we also have Gender Neutral toilets: Science Galleries - Ground Floor (Baby changing available), Floor 2 (Baby changing available) and Floor 3. IMAX - Ground Floor (Baby Changing in both Male and Female toilets). A Changing Places toilet - Ground Floor (Please ask a member of staff for the code to enter). A Family Room with toilet - Ground Floor. We are improving accessibility for all our visitors and enhancing the overall experience at Glasgow Science Centre.
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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible services at Glasgow Science Centre

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistive listening system - Infrared
    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Glasgow Science Centre

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers Discount

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: enquiries@gsc.org.uk

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    Location

    50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom, G51 1EA

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