About This Attraction
Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is where science comes to life!
With hours of action-packed fun for everyone, the south of England’s leading interactive science centre offers an incredible day of discovery and adventure for children aged 3 to 12 years old and their families.
Hands on activities, Planetarium and live science shows
Set in an iconic pyramid in the South Downs National Park, Winchester Science Centre has two floors bursting with interactive exhibits. There’s also explosive live science shows and daring demos every day, that will be sure to wow all ages and an outdoor exhibits to continue the exploration!
Experience an immersive show in the mesmerising Planetarium and find out what happens After Dark with the fun-filled evening events programme. Visitors will also love discovering the stunning natural landscape of the South Downs. Explore, play, create and discover why science isn’t just for scientists!
Throw out the museum rulebook – touch the exhibits, take lots of photos and make noise! Step inside the huge playable guitar, take control of a crane in the role play construction area and learn about acoustics in an impressive sonic rocket. Explore a world of optical illusions in the Little Big Room, try your hand at tower building with an earthquake test and take a space selfie in the astronaut suit.
Plus, don’t miss the huge don’t-try-this-at-home Science Live demos and the explosive wow moments in the free live science show. And for an experience you’ll never forget, sit back and relax as you fly through the stars on a space adventure in one of the country’s most impressive and epic Planetariums.
Outdoor Exhibits
The Chalk Stream is a first-of-its-kind water play area inspired by the UK’s rare chalk streams. Kids control water flow with pumps and dams, sit beneath a waterfall, and explore hands-on, collaborative play.
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