Opening times
Opening times can change by day, season and event use. Check the official opening-times page before travelling, especially around school holidays or special events.
At a glance
Plan basics
Tickets
Paid entry, with adult, child, concession, family and support-ticket options listed on the official booking pages. Check current ticket prices before travelling.
Entry type
Paid hands-on indoor science attraction. General admission covers the exhibition floor plus public shows and workshops when available.
Address
179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5TU
Parking and access
There are around 35 on-site spaces on Constitution Street, including disabled bays, but the ANPR system means you need to register your vehicle at reception. The centre also points to nearby free parking at Beach Esplanade and Queens Links Leisure Park, around five minutes away on foot.
Visit length
Allow around 2 to 3 hours for the main visit.
Family fit
Science museum?
Yes - Aberdeen Science Centre is the main hands-on science museum-style family attraction in Aberdeen.
Good for kids?
Yes, especially for children who like interactive exhibits, experiments, demonstrations and moving around.
Indoors?
The main visit is indoors, so it works well as a rainy-day Aberdeen option.
Access & friction
Do you need tickets?
Check and book through the official ticket page if your date matters, especially weekends, school holidays and events.
Quieter timing?
The centre says term-time weekdays can still be busy with school groups and suggests visiting after 2:00 PM for a quieter experience.
Accessible or sensory-friendly?
Official information lists wheelchair access, accessible toilets, a Changing Places toilet, a visual story, SenSory Space support and free carer tickets with proof. Bring your own sling for Changing Places.
Parking
Café or restaurant
Accessible toilets
Toilets
Baby changing
Buggy-friendly
Why visit
If you are searching for a science museum in Aberdeen, Aberdeen Science Centre is the main hands-on science attraction for families. Choose it when you want an indoor STEM visit where children can press, test, watch, build and ask questions rather than only read panels. It is strongest for primary-school children and curious older children, while younger children are catered for by the Under 6s zone but may not use every wider exhibit.
Family verdict
Worth it if your children enjoy interactive exhibits, buttons, experiments, live science and moving between activities. Less ideal if you want a free museum, a big outdoor day, or a calm passive gallery visit.
What kids can do
Families can explore more than 65 hands-on exhibits across science zones, meet RoboThespian, use the OPITO Theatre of Energy, try the Under 6s zone and add live shows, workshops or Little Explorer-style events when they are on the schedule.
Best ages
Primary-school children are likely to get the most from the wider exhibits. Toddlers and preschoolers can still have a useful visit if you keep it shorter, lean on the Under 6s zone and do not expect every exhibit to land.
Good to know
The attraction was formerly known as Satrosphere, but the family planning question now is simpler: whether you want a paid, indoor, hands-on science stop with practical booking, parking and access details to check before you go.
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