Glasgow Science Centre

Overview

Glasgow Science Centre, with its distinctive shape and metal skin, has become one of the modern landmark buildings in Glasgow. Standing 127 metres high, the tower at the Science Centre is the tallest free standing building in Scotland and was designed to rotate with the wind, but it is only open April - October, and is closed when wind speeds exceed 25 mph. This means a trip up the tower cannot be guaranteed, but the buildings are still impressive in their riverside location.

Glasgow Science Centre is primarily an attraction for children and we think that anyone over 10 yrs old will probably be a bit disappointed. The main Science Mall has 3 floors of hands-on science experiments that demonstrate the properties of electro-magnetism, centrifugal forces, static electricity, sound waves and many other scientific phenomena. Next door to the Science Mall is the IMAX cinema which features an enormous screen that can play both 2D and 3D films.

This is an expensive attraction that will keep children entertained for an hour or two. There is also a charge for car parking, but you can park for free in the streets nearby if you are prepared to walk a bit. The nearest Underground station is Cessnock, but the route from the station to the Science Centre is not an attractive area of Glasgow. A better option is the First Bus No.89/90 or Arriva Bus No.23/24.