Glasgow Science Centre
@glasgowscience.bsky.social
One of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science & technology in unique & inspiring ways.
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A reminder we've now returned to winter hours:
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
#ScienceFactFriday
In 1784 Launoy and Bienvenue invented a toy which featured a rotary wing system.
This demonstrated the principle of powered, vertical rotary-wing flight and is a crucial, early step in helicopter history.
In 1784 Launoy and Bienvenue invented a toy which featured a rotary wing system.
This demonstrated the principle of powered, vertical rotary-wing flight and is a crucial, early step in helicopter history.
November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#ScienceFactFriday
In 1784 Launoy and Bienvenue invented a toy which featured a rotary wing system.
This demonstrated the principle of powered, vertical rotary-wing flight and is a crucial, early step in helicopter history.
In 1784 Launoy and Bienvenue invented a toy which featured a rotary wing system.
This demonstrated the principle of powered, vertical rotary-wing flight and is a crucial, early step in helicopter history.
🎄 A cinema experience like no other!
Join us in The Planetarium for classic festive films - from The Grinch and The Muppet Christmas Carol to Gremlins and Die Hard
✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
Join us in The Planetarium for classic festive films - from The Grinch and The Muppet Christmas Carol to Gremlins and Die Hard
✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🎄 A cinema experience like no other!
Join us in The Planetarium for classic festive films - from The Grinch and The Muppet Christmas Carol to Gremlins and Die Hard
✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
Join us in The Planetarium for classic festive films - from The Grinch and The Muppet Christmas Carol to Gremlins and Die Hard
✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
The Emerald City is calling... 💚
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
🪄 We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
🪄 We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Emerald City is calling... 💚
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
🪄 We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
🪄 We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
Missed our #CuriousAbout event? All sessions are available to view now!
Here’s a sneak peek at what happened...
Watch back now: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/live-sessions/
Here’s a sneak peek at what happened...
Watch back now: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/live-sessions/
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Missed our #CuriousAbout event? All sessions are available to view now!
Here’s a sneak peek at what happened...
Watch back now: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/live-sessions/
Here’s a sneak peek at what happened...
Watch back now: https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org/live-sessions/
🚀 Director Ron Howard's masterpiece Apollo 13 returns to IMAX to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
November 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚀 Director Ron Howard's masterpiece Apollo 13 returns to IMAX to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
This morning at 11am*, we ask visitors and staff to join us in a 2-minute silence to mark Armistice Day in remembrance of those who have lost their lives or suffered as a result of war.
*An announcement will be made over our tannoy.
*An announcement will be made over our tannoy.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This morning at 11am*, we ask visitors and staff to join us in a 2-minute silence to mark Armistice Day in remembrance of those who have lost their lives or suffered as a result of war.
*An announcement will be made over our tannoy.
*An announcement will be made over our tannoy.
The Emerald City is calling... 💚
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The Emerald City is calling... 💚
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨
We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!
Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649
#IMAXScotland
As a charity, our ticket prices include a small voluntary donation
By choosing to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1
⚠️ It does not cost anything to sign up to Gift Aid
This extra support is invaluable to our charitable mission - thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
By choosing to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1
⚠️ It does not cost anything to sign up to Gift Aid
This extra support is invaluable to our charitable mission - thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
As a charity, our ticket prices include a small voluntary donation
By choosing to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1
⚠️ It does not cost anything to sign up to Gift Aid
This extra support is invaluable to our charitable mission - thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
By choosing to Gift Aid, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1
⚠️ It does not cost anything to sign up to Gift Aid
This extra support is invaluable to our charitable mission - thank you!
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
Visiting us this weekend? We're open from 10.00 til 17.00!
Explore the human body in #BodyWorks, discover the world of energy in #PoweringTheFuture, see a show in @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social or be wowed by a 3D mini blockbuster in our IMAX
Book your visit: https://bit.ly/3LkKFuh
Explore the human body in #BodyWorks, discover the world of energy in #PoweringTheFuture, see a show in @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social or be wowed by a 3D mini blockbuster in our IMAX
Book your visit: https://bit.ly/3LkKFuh
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Visiting us this weekend? We're open from 10.00 til 17.00!
Explore the human body in #BodyWorks, discover the world of energy in #PoweringTheFuture, see a show in @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social or be wowed by a 3D mini blockbuster in our IMAX
Book your visit: https://bit.ly/3LkKFuh
Explore the human body in #BodyWorks, discover the world of energy in #PoweringTheFuture, see a show in @glasgowplanetarium.bsky.social or be wowed by a 3D mini blockbuster in our IMAX
Book your visit: https://bit.ly/3LkKFuh
Festive Films heading to IMAX in December...
Polar Express 3D
All aboard for a heartwarming tale of magic and wonder in this beloved family favourite.
🎟️ 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1919027?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=polar_express
Polar Express 3D
All aboard for a heartwarming tale of magic and wonder in this beloved family favourite.
🎟️ 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1919027?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=polar_express
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Festive Films heading to IMAX in December...
Polar Express 3D
All aboard for a heartwarming tale of magic and wonder in this beloved family favourite.
🎟️ 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1919027?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=polar_express
Polar Express 3D
All aboard for a heartwarming tale of magic and wonder in this beloved family favourite.
🎟️ 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1919027?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=polar_express
A special night for space enthusiasts
Our friends at AstroAgency present the Scottish premiere of 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy' in our IMAX on Tues 2 Dec - including panel with the film’s director & local space experts
Reserve your free ticket: https://bit.ly/43guAvQ
Our friends at AstroAgency present the Scottish premiere of 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy' in our IMAX on Tues 2 Dec - including panel with the film’s director & local space experts
Reserve your free ticket: https://bit.ly/43guAvQ
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A special night for space enthusiasts
Our friends at AstroAgency present the Scottish premiere of 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy' in our IMAX on Tues 2 Dec - including panel with the film’s director & local space experts
Reserve your free ticket: https://bit.ly/43guAvQ
Our friends at AstroAgency present the Scottish premiere of 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy' in our IMAX on Tues 2 Dec - including panel with the film’s director & local space experts
Reserve your free ticket: https://bit.ly/43guAvQ
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🎄 Your festive night out with a twist! 🔞
Whether you're planning an evening with friends, a quirky date, or the office party, this is your chance to eat, drink, and be merry while exploring the wonders of science - without the kids
Get tickets: bit.ly/3JuKwnu
Whether you're planning an evening with friends, a quirky date, or the office party, this is your chance to eat, drink, and be merry while exploring the wonders of science - without the kids
Get tickets: bit.ly/3JuKwnu
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎄 Your festive night out with a twist! 🔞
Whether you're planning an evening with friends, a quirky date, or the office party, this is your chance to eat, drink, and be merry while exploring the wonders of science - without the kids
Get tickets: bit.ly/3JuKwnu
Whether you're planning an evening with friends, a quirky date, or the office party, this is your chance to eat, drink, and be merry while exploring the wonders of science - without the kids
Get tickets: bit.ly/3JuKwnu
Enjoying evening entertainment in Glasgow and using our car park?
Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Enjoying evening entertainment in Glasgow and using our car park?
Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
#ScienceWordOfTheWeek
Homeostasis - The body's way of keeping internal conditions stable, like temperature and hydration.
Homeostasis - The body's way of keeping internal conditions stable, like temperature and hydration.
November 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#ScienceWordOfTheWeek
Homeostasis - The body's way of keeping internal conditions stable, like temperature and hydration.
Homeostasis - The body's way of keeping internal conditions stable, like temperature and hydration.
Let's rock n roll! 🎸 #RollingStones - At the Max returns to IMAX!
Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10
🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10
🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Let's rock n roll! 🎸 #RollingStones - At the Max returns to IMAX!
Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10
🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10
🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
🚀 Director Ron Howard's masterpiece Apollo 13 returns to IMAX to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🚀 Director Ron Howard's masterpiece Apollo 13 returns to IMAX to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
Experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen this November:
https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917159?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=apollo-13
Two iconic bands. Two immersive shows to choose from.
New dates now available! Book now:
🤘 Led Zeppelin 🎸
https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/led-zeppelin-fulldome-experience
🌈 Pink Floyd 🌒
http://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pink-floyds-dark-side-of-the-moon
New dates now available! Book now:
🤘 Led Zeppelin 🎸
https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/led-zeppelin-fulldome-experience
🌈 Pink Floyd 🌒
http://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pink-floyds-dark-side-of-the-moon
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Two iconic bands. Two immersive shows to choose from.
New dates now available! Book now:
🤘 Led Zeppelin 🎸
https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/led-zeppelin-fulldome-experience
🌈 Pink Floyd 🌒
http://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pink-floyds-dark-side-of-the-moon
New dates now available! Book now:
🤘 Led Zeppelin 🎸
https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/led-zeppelin-fulldome-experience
🌈 Pink Floyd 🌒
http://glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/pink-floyds-dark-side-of-the-moon
Missed our #CuriousAbout event? All sessions are available to watch now!
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About live talks & content are free to access
🚨 Mark your calendars! Our next #CuriousAbout event is 9 & 10 March 2026
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About live talks & content are free to access
🚨 Mark your calendars! Our next #CuriousAbout event is 9 & 10 March 2026
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Missed our #CuriousAbout event? All sessions are available to watch now!
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About live talks & content are free to access
🚨 Mark your calendars! Our next #CuriousAbout event is 9 & 10 March 2026
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About live talks & content are free to access
🚨 Mark your calendars! Our next #CuriousAbout event is 9 & 10 March 2026
Day two of our #CuriousAbout Live online learning events for #schools
Coming up today:
09:15 https://bit.ly/48Sdvfn
11:00 https://bit.ly/4ocmKf7
Coming up today:
09:15 https://bit.ly/48Sdvfn
11:00 https://bit.ly/4ocmKf7
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Day two of our #CuriousAbout Live online learning events for #schools
Coming up today:
09:15 https://bit.ly/48Sdvfn
11:00 https://bit.ly/4ocmKf7
Coming up today:
09:15 https://bit.ly/48Sdvfn
11:00 https://bit.ly/4ocmKf7
🎄 This winter, we're aglow with our sparkling festive events for all ages!
Step into xmas and enjoy classic films, a tinsel-tastic day out or a mischievously booby-trapped adults-only night.
There's plenty of science and festive cheer to get you in the mood: https://bit.ly/4oTirFr
Step into xmas and enjoy classic films, a tinsel-tastic day out or a mischievously booby-trapped adults-only night.
There's plenty of science and festive cheer to get you in the mood: https://bit.ly/4oTirFr
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🎄 This winter, we're aglow with our sparkling festive events for all ages!
Step into xmas and enjoy classic films, a tinsel-tastic day out or a mischievously booby-trapped adults-only night.
There's plenty of science and festive cheer to get you in the mood: https://bit.ly/4oTirFr
Step into xmas and enjoy classic films, a tinsel-tastic day out or a mischievously booby-trapped adults-only night.
There's plenty of science and festive cheer to get you in the mood: https://bit.ly/4oTirFr
A reminder we've now returned to winter hours:
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
November 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A reminder we've now returned to winter hours:
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
Mon & Tue: CLOSED
Wed to Fri: 10:00 – 15:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
On local school holidays, we’ll be open Monday and Tuesday too.
It’s day one of our #CuriousAbout: Live Sessions for #schools
Get your questions ready and join us at the following times:
09:15 https://bit.ly/4oLswEo
13:00 https://bit.ly/3LAXmRE
Get your questions ready and join us at the following times:
09:15 https://bit.ly/4oLswEo
13:00 https://bit.ly/3LAXmRE
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s day one of our #CuriousAbout: Live Sessions for #schools
Get your questions ready and join us at the following times:
09:15 https://bit.ly/4oLswEo
13:00 https://bit.ly/3LAXmRE
Get your questions ready and join us at the following times:
09:15 https://bit.ly/4oLswEo
13:00 https://bit.ly/3LAXmRE
"I'm your hope, you're my hope, I'm j-hope!"
j-hope Tour 'Hope on the Stage' - the movie comes to IMAX in an exclusive preview tomorrow!
🎵🎟️👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1905091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=jhope_on_the_stage
j-hope Tour 'Hope on the Stage' - the movie comes to IMAX in an exclusive preview tomorrow!
🎵🎟️👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1905091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=jhope_on_the_stage
November 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"I'm your hope, you're my hope, I'm j-hope!"
j-hope Tour 'Hope on the Stage' - the movie comes to IMAX in an exclusive preview tomorrow!
🎵🎟️👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1905091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=jhope_on_the_stage
j-hope Tour 'Hope on the Stage' - the movie comes to IMAX in an exclusive preview tomorrow!
🎵🎟️👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1905091?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=jhope_on_the_stage
The wait is almost over! Our #CuriousAbout: Live Sessions kick off tomorrow at 09:15!
Can’t wait? Explore fantastic content today including games and downloadable resources to support learning:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About talks & content are free to access
Can’t wait? Explore fantastic content today including games and downloadable resources to support learning:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About talks & content are free to access
November 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The wait is almost over! Our #CuriousAbout: Live Sessions kick off tomorrow at 09:15!
Can’t wait? Explore fantastic content today including games and downloadable resources to support learning:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About talks & content are free to access
Can’t wait? Explore fantastic content today including games and downloadable resources to support learning:
https://curiousabout.glasgowsciencecentre.org
All Curious About talks & content are free to access