Dundee Science Centre Experience

Dundee Science Centre is an engaging visitor attraction where curiosity, creativity and discovery take centre stage. Located at Greenmarket, it offers a welcoming introduction to science through interactive exhibits and practical activities. For families visiting Dundee, it provides an opportunity to learn together while enjoying a lively indoor experience.

The emphasis is on taking part. Visitors can experiment, investigate and explore ideas through activities that make scientific subjects feel approachable. Exhibition areas cover themes ranging from invention and the natural world to the workings of the human body, encouraging questions and conversations along the way. Explore the centre.

Different zones offer different ways to get involved. “We are Inventing” encourages designing, making and tinkering, while “Brilliant Brain” explores how the brain and senses help us understand our surroundings. “We are Discovering” turns attention towards the world around us, including landscapes, the atmosphere and microorganisms. Younger visitors can enjoy “We are Exploring”, where play provides a starting point for discovery. Learn about the exhibition zones.

The centre’s appeal extends beyond a single visit. As an educational charity and community learning resource, it aims to make science accessible and relevant to everyday life. Its practical approach gives children and adults opportunities to share ideas, test their understanding and discover interests they might want to explore further.

Café Create offers somewhere to pause for refreshments, while the Curiosity Corner gift shop provides another stop before heading home. The centre can form the main activity of a family outing or fit into a wider Dundee visit.

Advance booking is strongly recommended, with timed entry used to manage visitor numbers. Children under sixteen must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Before travelling, check the official website for current opening arrangements, ticket availability, accessibility information and details of activities taking place during your visit.

To find more about what’s on in the area, see our Dundee Travel Guide.