Cambridge Science Centre

Cambridge Science Centre is the city's first interactive science museum. Conveniently located on Clifton Road, Cambridge, our interactive, hands-on science centre is at the heart of Cambridge. We are a fun space for discovery – a place where children and young people can get their hands on science, try stuff out and learn all about the principles and mysteries of ourselves, our planet and beyond.

Free pop up science activities at Tesco Bar Hill as part of Street Science
The interior in January 2013.

Freely explore our Gallery, take in a show, or get involved with an activity.

You’re in charge – We’re here for your Community, your School, and even for when you’re At Home. So, come and join us as we explore our world!

The start-up exhibition space was opened by the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, Leszek Borysiewicz, on 7 February 2013,[1] the museum was opened to the public on 8 February 2013. Its first exhibition dealt with the electromagnetic spectrum and principles of sound and hearing. Its target audience is families and schools, particularly children between 7 and 14 years old.

The venture was founded by Dr. Chris Lennard and Dr. Katia Smith-Litiere, backed by technology entrepreneurs, including chairman David Cleevely, Hermann Hauser and Jonathan Milner.[2]

In December 2016, the exhibition space was closed for relocation. While they were relocating, Cambridge Science Centre put on a series of pop up science events known as 'Street Science'.

Cambridge Science Centre's first exhibition space 2013 - 2016

The new space is at 44 Clifton Road, CB1 7ED.

References
  1. City's first hands-on science museum ready for launch.
  2. £5M funding target as Cambridge Science Centre sets up home.

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