Glasgow Science Centre

⚠️ One week to go and we're close to selling out! Join hundreds of families for a spellbinding evening inside The Witch's Lair on Friday 30 October. 🎃 Glasgow's legendary indoor Family Halloween Party 🎟️ Limited tickets remaining Book now before they vanish... 🧙🏻👉🏻 https://https://bit.ly/4qPYoKg

Experience the impossible in IMAX. Everest: The Other Side is coming to Scotland’s BIGGEST screen on 31 October and 1 November! Tickets on sale now: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/2485283?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=everest_the_other_side

My Genes and Me (8 & over) Monday 3 November 2.00pm Get your questions ready for Lewis Irvine, a trainee clinical scientist in genetics at @nhsggc.bsky.social. Discover his work, and what inspired him to pursue a career in science. https://shorturl.at/2herb #CuriousAbout

Powering Scotland's Future (8 & over) Monday 3 November 11.15am If you've ever wondered how electricity gets to your home, or how we're generating more renewable energy here in Scotland, join Dr Emma Plato from @ssentransmission.bsky.social to find out! https://shorturl.at/Pl2jl #CuriousAbout

Photonics in Scotland (8 & over) Monday 3 November 10.15am Hear from Martin Young, a student at the CDT in Applied Photonics, and find out about the exciting work the Fraunhofer Centre are doing in the world of photonics, right here in Scotland! https://shorturl.at/mbsi6 #CuriousAbout

Take A Breath! (7 & under) Monday 3 November 09.15am Join Dr. Ourania Varsou from @glasgow.ac.uk to find out how our amazing lungs work and how we can keep them healthy, and how our airways protect us every time we take a breath. https://shorturl.at/iZvbJ #CuriousAbout

Calling all #teachers!  Theres one week to go until #CuriousAbout! 🧠  Join us on 3 November for expert talks that will spark curiosity and learning for kids aged 6-13   Stay tuned as we share session details throughout the morning! #BlueSkyTakeover

Get glammed up for a glitzy night out with the light of your life - without the kids! Science Lates | Illuminate | Sat 12 Dec Add-on @drcarpineti.bsky.social's talk exploring how astronomer's use invisible light to reveal the universe's secrets More info: https://bit.ly/4y1oWdl

#ScienceQuoteOfTheWeek "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." Dr. Seuss - author and illustrator

Some changes to our opening hours this week: Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10am-4pm Thursday: 10am-5pm Friday: 10am-4pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm

After a fantastic run on Scotland’s BIGGEST screen, the final dates to see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey at IMAX are now on sale! Book your tickets before it's too late:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=the_odyssey

🎃 Not long now until the Witch's Lair opens... LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING! 🧙🏻Spell Casting School Science Show 🦇 Spooky Storytime 🧙🏻 Cosmic Potion Brewing 🦇 Mission to Titan Planetarium Show 🧙🏻 Trick or Treat Cafe ...and more!  Family Halloween Party Tix👉🏻: https://bit.ly/4qPYoKg

Experience the impossible in IMAX. Everest: The Other Side arrives on Scotland's BIGGEST screen on 31 October. Tickets on sale now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/2485283?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=everest_the_other_side

🎅🚀 The most magical Christmas journey in the universe! Search the galaxy for Santa in our festive Planetarium show, then meet Santa and his elf. Plus, enjoy Christmas activities in The Hive and all-day entry to all three floors of Glasgow Science Centre. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4homaKr

Visiting us this weekend?   Why not add on an immersive IMAX 3D mini-blockbuster when you book your day ticket?   Choose from:   Animal Kingdom 3D   Space: The New Frontier 3D Book now: https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-tickets-autumn

Fancy a wee browse between the Halloween fun? 🕸️ Head to the Witch’s Market at the Halloween party, to find spooky stalls packed with treats, gifts and goodies from a range of independent businesses Including: Shindigg StickyPins AV Gifts Central Candy Company Dominika's Candles Art & more!

#ScienceFactFriday Halley’s Comet is one of the best-known comets. It can be seen from Earth roughly once every 76 years. The next time it will be visible from Earth is in 2061.

Morning, folks! 👋 We're open today from 10am, but closing a bit earlier than usual at 4pm. (Fri 23 Oct) We'll be back to our usual hours from Saturday!

#ScienceWordOfTheWeek Equilibrium A state of balance where opposing forces, influences, or rates cancel each other out so that no overall change occurs.

Morning, folks! 👋 A wee heads-up that we're closing at 4pm today and tomorrow (Thurs 22 and Fri 23 Oct) We'll be back to our usual hours from Saturday!

🎉 Not one, but THREE Pitchblack Playback sessions have been announced for November. 1) Phil Collins 'Face Value' | 15 Nov https://tinyurl.com/5996tpnk 2) My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless' | 20 Nov https://tinyurl.com/t6embtf2 3) Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' | 20 Nov https://tinyurl.com/4xrthwn4

This Saturday we’ve got showings of Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 4pm, 6pm and 7.30pm Come and experience the iconic sound and stunning visuals of this immersive full-dome show at  @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social  🎶 Matinee: https://bit.ly/4i3Yz0y Evening: https://bit.ly/4zGA3dc

🎃 Have you booked your Halloween Family Party tickets yet? 🧙🏻Spell Casting School Science Show 🦇 Spooky Storytime 🧙🏻 Cosmic Potion Brewing 🦇 Mission to Titan Planetarium Show 🧙🏻 Trick or Treat Cafe ...and more!  🎟️👉🏻: https://bit.ly/4qPYoKg

Dune: Part Three tickets NOW ON SALE: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/2482702?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=dune_part_three

Prepare for the epic conclusion. Tickets for Dune: Part Three go on sale tomorrow at 9am. Bookmark the link: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/2482702?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=dune_part_three

#ScienceQuoteOfTheWeek "Curiosity is the engine of achievement." Sir Kenneth Robinson - author and orator

✨ Calling all teachers! ✨ Curious About: Live is back – and it’s FREE 🎉 Join us for live-streamed talks for curious minds aged 6–13: 🔎 Explore the wonders of STEM 🎙️ Hear from passionate experts ❓ Get answers to big questions 📅 When is it? 3 November 🔗 Where can I watch? https://bit.ly/3Uvcy7N

Two treats head to IMAX this Halloween... 🪓 Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, The Shining, returns to Scotland's BIGGEST screen: https://bit.ly/4ysKVLB 🩸 Dance with the devil as Ryan Coogler’s new vision of fear: Sinners, heads to our IMAX: https://bit.ly/4j4gxSV

After a fantastic run on Scotland’s BIGGEST screen, the final dates to see Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey at IMAX are now on sale! Book your tickets before it's too late: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=the_odyssey

🎅🚀 The most magical Christmas journey in the universe! Search the galaxy for Santa in our festive Planetarium show, then meet Santa and his elf. Plus, enjoy Christmas activities in The Hive and all-day entry to all three floors of Glasgow Science Centre. 🎟️ http://bit.ly/4homaKr

Godzilla lives.⚡️ Tickets now on sale for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO See it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen from 3 November! 🎟️👉🏻 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/2456480?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=godzilla-minus-zero

Don your sparkles, bring the light of your life, and join us for a dazzling evening of fun - without the kids! Science Lates | Illuminate | Sat 12 Dec Experiment with lasers, uncover hidden colours and explore how light reveals the secrets of the universe. More info: https://bit.ly/4y1oWdl

#ScienceOnThisDay Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut and the first African-American woman to travel into space, turns 69 today. Happy Birthday!

🎅🚀 An out of this world Santa Meet-and-Greet! Search the galaxy for Santa in our festive Planetarium show, then meet Santa and his elf. Plus, enjoy Christmas activities in The Hive and all-day entry to all three floors of Glasgow Science Centre. 🎟️ http://bit.ly/4homaKr

#ScienceFactFriday The longest anyone has held their breath underwater is almost half an hour! The world record was achieved by Croatian Vitomir Maričić on 14 June 2025, who held his breath for a total of 29 minutes and 3 seconds. On average, a human can hold their breath between 30-90 seconds

🎃 October holidays at Glasgow Science Centre! We’re open every day from 10am, Friday 9 - Sunday 25 October, with: 🔸 Spooky workshops 🔸 Spellcasting School science show 🔸 Autumn Astronomy 🔸 3 floors of hands-on science 🔸 Meet the Expert sessions Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4z45PAm

Meet the Expert session | Friday 16 October Glasgow Dental Hospital and School joins us today on Floor 2! It's Restart a Heart Day, so join the team in the Design Studio to learn how to do the incredible, life-saving skill of CPR.

et ready to rock the dome! Book now: 🤘 Led Zeppelin 🎸 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/led-zeppelin-fulldome-experience 🌈 Pink Floyd 🌒 https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pink-floyds-dark-side-of-the-moon

#StreetFighterMovie + IMAX = Perfect Combo!  Reunite the warriors from the arcade to the biggest screen in Scotland; The tournament begins...tomorrow! Tickets available NOW! 🎟️👉🏻 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/2425503?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=street-fighter

#ScienceWordOfTheWeek Convection - the transfer of heat through a liquid or gas, caused by warmer, less dense material rising and cooler, denser material sinking.

🎃 Have you booked your Halloween Family Party tickets yet? 🧙🏻Spell Casting School Science Show 🦇 Spooky Storytime 🧙🏻 Cosmic Potion Brewing 🦇 Mission to Titan Planetarium Show 🧙🏻 Trick or Treat Cafe ...and more!  🎟️👉🏻: https://bit.ly/4qPYoKg

🎅🚀 The most magical Christmas journey in the universe! Search the galaxy for Santa in our festive Planetarium show, then meet Santa and his elf. Plus, enjoy Christmas activities in The Hive and all-day entry to all three floors of Glasgow Science Centre. 🎟️ http://bit.ly/4homaKr