Science Exhibitions & Planetarium - Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium

Sound Detectives

Join an elite squad of Sound Detectives to uncover the truth about sound in our brand new live show! Weekends and school holidays from 22 May to 11 July!

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Book your September 2021 school trip now

Bring science to life with a day of interactive workshops, spectacular live Planetarium shows and immersive exhibits

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Immersive Exhibitions

Experience a brand new sound, hearing and vibration immersive exhibition!

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Explosive Live Science

Be wowed by huge demos in Science Live and an exciting free live show

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Nature Discoveries

Take on the activities in our indoor / outdoor nature based experimentation zone, Bio:Space

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The UK's largest standalone Planetarium

Fly through the stars in our out-of-this-world Planetarium shows

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The Ultimate STEM School Takeout is ready for delivery!

Let us bring the Science Centre to your classroom with interactive workshops and exciting demos!

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The Gift of Adventure

Can't visit right now? Don't worry, treat yourself or a loved one to the perfect gift with our day out gift vouchers or yearly Annual Pass!

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VISITOR UPDATE: We are currently closed. Our reopening date is Saturday 22 May. Please be aware that if you are visiting us between 22 May and 2 July there are roadworks on the A31 which may disrupt your journey.

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Sound Detectives

Brand New live science show weekends and school holidays from 22 May

COVID-19 Visitor Information

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The Ultimate STEM School Trip is Back

Book now for school trips to the Science Centre from September 2021

Visitor's info

An exciting family destination, Winchester Science Centre is the South of England's interactive science and technology centre with the largest standalone planetarium in the UK. Open 7 days a week, we provide exciting, hands-on science experiences to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of great scientists!

With two floors of fascinating, interactive science exhibits, stunning South Downs National Park surroundings and a vibrant events programme, the Science Centre makes for a brilliant action-packed family day out whatever the weather!

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