Science museums and centres bring science to life, creating a space for learning and dialogue and allowing people to interact with science in a way that is both fun and engaging. There are over 80 science centres, museums and discovery centres in the UK. We have listed a few below, but for a full list and to search by geographical area, visit Association for Science and Discovery centres: the UK Network of Science Centres and Museums.

The Science Museum, London
Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DD, England
Tel: +44 (0)870 870 4868
Holds one the world's largest and most significant collections demonstrating the history and contemporary practice of science, technology, medicine and industry. The Museum welcomes about 1.6 million visitors each year and is one of the top ten tourist attractions in the UK. There is also an i-max 3-D cinema, which shows 3-D films relating to many different areas of science, from sharks to walking on the moon. If you are not able to visit the museum in person, you can view the Science Museum's collections of online exhibitions and interactive exhibits.

W5 Museum, Belfast 'Whowhatwherewhenwhy'
W5 @ Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Abercorn Basin, Belfast, BT3 9QQ, Northern Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)28 90467700
An interactive discovery centre based at Odyssey, Northern Ireland’s Landmark Millennium Project, in Belfast. The museum has 160 interactive exhibits, in four dynamic exhibition areas and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and events.

Techniquest, Cardiff
Stuart Street, Cardiff bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BW, Wales
Tel: +44 (0)29 20 475 475
Based in Cardiff Bay, Techniquest has over 160 exhibitions as well as a programme of public events aimed at all age groups. These include captivating shows in the Science Theatre, fascinating tours of the universe in the Planetarium and a chance for visitors to experiment in the Laboratory and Discovery Room.

Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA, Strathclyde, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)141 420 5000
Scotland's flagship millennium project, the Glasgow Science Centre is housed in three hi-tech buildings on the banks of the Clyde. As well as hundreds of interactive exhibits, you can visit the IMAX 2-D and 3-D cinema and the Glasgow tower, the only building in the world capable of turning 360 degrees from the ground up and incredible views of Glasgow.

Explore At-Bristol
Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5DB
Tel: +44 (0)845 345 1235
Showcases interactive exhibits and special exhibitions. Visitors can also take part in a Planetarium show or join At-Bristol's Live science team for experiments and activities.

Eureka! Museum for Children
Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NE
Tel: +44 (0)1422 330069
Based in Halifax, Eureka is the UK's only interactive science centre dedicated to children aged 0-11 years. There are more than 400 interactive exhibits and a full programme of events and activities.

Discovery Zone
Science Oxford, 1-5 London Place, Oxford, OX4 1BD, Oxfordshire
Tel: +44(0)1865 728953
A new science gallery located at Science Oxford, the scientific equivalent of an Arts centre. It features many interactive experiments and an ever-changing programme of themed activities. There is also an interactive trail around the streets of Oxford.

MAGNA Science Adventure Centre
Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX
Tel: +44 (0)1709 720002
Interactive pavilions of fire, water, earth and air, crammed with fascinating hands on activities.

MOSI (The Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester)
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4FP
Tel: +44 (0)161 832 2244
Situated in the oldest passenger railway buildings in the world, the museum tells the story of the history, science and industry of Manchester - the world's first industrial city. There is a wide range of exhibits, including Xperiment, an interactive science gallery; the Victorian sewer; and a replica of the 'Baby', the world’s first stored-program computer. Entry to the museum's permanent collections is free of charge.

Thinktank, Birmingham
Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
Tel: +44 (0)121 202 2222
Attractions include the IMAX theatre, and a new Planetarium powered by the world's most advanced digital projection system. The Kids' City and Medicine Matters galleries and Birmingham Stories, Thinktank's online exhibition comprising four zones packed full of remarkable stories, multimedia clips and interactive challenges.

National Space Centre, Leicester
National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS, Leicestershire
Tel: +44 (0)116 261 0261
The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. One of the latest exhibits is the Human Spaceflight: Lunar Base 2025. Interactive exhibits will test visitors’ mental and physical ability to survive the long and dangerous voyage into deep space.

Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
112 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)131 550 7800
A visitor centre showcasing interactive exhibits about planet earth. It tells the story of the Earth's history, past, present and future.

Centre for life, Newcastle
Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4EP
Tel: +44(0)191 243 8210
Promotes the discovery and understanding of the world around us alongside contemporary science issues. Visitors can explore exhibitions, watch live demonstrations, read about the latest science news, see shows in the Dome Theatre and enjoy special events that include family activities, lectures and debates.

The Natural History Museum, London
Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5000
One of London's most famous museums, the Natural History Museum promotes the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world. It houses world-class collections, exhibitions and leading research online.