Welcome to the Life Science Centre
The Centre for Life is a bold and colourful science centre where you can dive in and feel science come alive.
If you're curious about the world around you, there's something for you and your family at Life - whatever your age.
Journey to the stars in The Dome (the region's biggest planetarium theatre), hold on tight on the Crazy Motion Ride, laugh and learn in the Life Theatre with our amazing science explainers and their live science shows, and find out more about yourself and the world we live in while exploring our exhibitions. All this for one fantastic-value admission price!
Science is for everyone - it's fun, it's fascinating and it's all around us, so jump in, join in and feel science come alive at Life!
What's On at Life this Week?
There's so much to see and do at Life, and we're excellent value for money.
Get Your Skates On!!
The North East's most popular open air ice rink opens on Saturday. There's no better way to enjoy a winter day or night than with Skating@Life.
Explore a wonderful world with a Life Passport
Pay once and get 12 months unlimited visits plus a range of benefits.


