Aberdeen Science Centre

Deployed over 2 floors, it’s interesting especially for school-age children. Not all devices work perfectly, yet its overall maintenance level is good. If you are with children, you could easily spend 2-3 hours here; If not, 45 min could be enough.

An absolutely superb place to visit. Certainly don't be put off by it's size! We arrived shortly after opening and were there till closing. There was loads to keep both children and adults entertained.

Always a favourite of mine, there is stuff for ALL ages to enjoy, even the adults! Myself and my husband were sat doing a wordsearch whilst my 3 children were being occupied doing all the other puzzles. Highly recommend going and supporting the science centre!

As a Secondary Science Teacher, I’ve been to many Science centres/museums across the country and was very impressed with this one. Having changed the way we teach/language we use about Energy, I’ve been unimpressed with a number of them recently when they’re still using the wrong language that could confuse pupils - but not here!!! Very impressed. When I first walked in, I wondered if there would be enough for us to do. But Oh yes! We got there at 11 and left at closing at 4:30. My kids (10 and 15 and also having been to lots of Science centres) spent lots of time on lots of the different areas (and I even got a bit addicted to one of the games they had set up - downloaded and now playing at home!) and had a wonderful time. I could see that if it was really busy you might not get to go on lots of the bits and so find it not as good. They got to take part in an Engineering Hands On Workshop and a VR Headset session. We liked the ‘scienced up’ cafe and the food was good. We ended up getting three sets of coffee while we were there.. Overall, very impressed. The kids and I both said - shame there’s not one like this closer to home, as we’d be there all the time!

A wonderful place where not only the youngest children, but also their older siblings will have fun. Educational experiments will teach children to understand the world around them. What an amazing place! You will definitely not get bored here. A big plus deserves the cafe there with tasty food and drink. So good panini I haven't tasted for a long time. Thank you.

My kids really love to come here, we spent over 4 hours and they still wanted to stay longer. It's a great centre for kids big and small, mine are 10 and 13 and really enjoyed exploring and using all the interactive activities.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Dragged the Kids, Stayed for the Fun I’ll be honest—I had to drag my kids to the Aberdeen Science Centre. They protested as if I’d suggested a full day of algebra lessons. But, like any determined parent armed with the promise (threat?) of educational fun, I persevered. And you know what? It was actually brilliant. We spent a solid four hours immersed in hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and enough flashing lights to make me wonder if I’d accidentally walked into an ‘80s disco. The kids went from “Why are we here?” to “Mum/Dad, look at this!” in record time. Science magic. Now, the café… well, let’s just say it was an experience. Understaffed? Absolutely. Top-tier cuisine? Not exactly. But as the old saying goes, “Hunger is the best sauce,” and after all that learning, we’d have eaten anything. The food was, shall we say, serviceable. It filled a hole. It made a turd. Job done. Would I return? Absolutely. Would I eat beforehand? Probably. But if you’re looking for a great way to entertain the kids and trick them into learning, this is the place.

Great visit with our 2 years old. As others have said it like small but there are TONs of engaging and educational activities. We were there 90 minutes and could have stayed longer