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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Join the Curiosity Club

Spend the next 12 months making new discoveries with an annual membership. Get free entry, discounted tickets to The Planetarium and lots of special extras!

Join us with an annual membership
Cosmic Christmas is back!

Cosmic Christ is back this December at the Science Centre! Experience a live-action immersive adventure with Santa.

Limited tickets available
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Christmas parties at the Science Centre

From exclusive hire to shared party nights, our award-winning science centre will be transformed into an adults-only wonderland — complete with hands-on exhibits, live science demos, festive food and drink, and, if you want, a private planetarium show. Cool!

Find out more