Opening times

Visiting with family and friends or your school? We want everyone to have a brilliant day out. That's why we have special opening hours just for you.

Check out our opening times

Tickets and membership

We're not just an epic visitor attraction – we're also an educational charity. Your tickets and memberships mean local schools and communities can access the Centre too.

Check out our ticket types

Getting here

Wherever you're coming from, here's how you'll find the Science Centre. Plan your Winchester Science Centre visit ahead and spend more time having fun.

Find out how to get here

Accessibility

At Winchester Science Centre, science is for everyone. Discover how we've created an amazing experience that's accessible, fun and really magical.

Find out about accessibility

Know before you go

Want to know what to expect when you get here? Here are some top tips to help you. Let's see what's changed since your last visit.

Get your top tips here

Food and drink

Hungry? There are lots of tasty treats to tempt you in our cafés. Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes and more. Yum!

Get your tastebuds tingling

Science Shop

Want to remember all the fun you had here? Take the fun home with you with a special souvenir of your epic visit. Let's go science shopping!

Check out the Science Shop

Birthday parties

Hands-on exhibits. Planetarium show. Live science. Get set for an action-packed birthday party unlike any other!

Host the ultimate science birthday
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From the moment we entered our day was filled with joy, laughter and happiness!

Unknown, TripAdvisor
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Plenty to do for everyone and all designed perfectly to get you engaged in the sciences.

Graham, Google
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Everyone had a great time and we easily spent about four hours exploring before we got too tired for any more!

Lizzy, TripAdvisor

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Play Wild this summer!

Get outside, get curious and Play Wild this summer with three brand-new outdoor exhibits. Now open!

Discover what's new
Halloween Glow this October half term!

Discover glowing surprises, slime-making, live science shows and out-of-this-world Planetarium experiences at Halloween Glow.

Book your tickets now
Monster Lab: Halloween Glow Party

Step into our Halloween laboratory for a brilliantly fun evening where science meets the dancefloor, packed with music, glowing lights, spooky surprises and spectacular science.

Book now