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Cambridge Science Centre
Overview
Families are welcome to the Cambridge Science Centre on weekends and during school holidays, where they’ll explore over 20, hands-on, and open-ended exhibits.
Kids will love learning about electricity, gravity and more at this exciting science centre with interactive exhibits. Follow in the footsteps of Hawking, Newton and Darwin!
Visit the Cambridge Science Centre website for more information.
What makes it special
- Each bookable sessions covers 2 hours of fun
- Hands-on, open-ended exhibits designed to inspire enquiring minds
- Changing programme of weekend and holiday activities
Date and times
Open every weekend and all through the school holidays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Pre-booking is required.
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