Glasgow Science Centre and Glasgow Tower
About
A large hands-on science museum on Pacific Quay across the Clyde from the West End, aimed squarely at families, with an IMAX cinema and a planetarium alongside the interactive exhibition floors. Beside it, the 127-metre Glasgow Tower, the tallest fully rotating freestanding structure in the world, offers a viewing platform over the city and the Clyde on the days it is running (it has a history of periodic closures for maintenance, so check ahead if the tower specifically is the draw). Ticketed, with online booking recommended.
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Highlights
- ✓Interactive science galleries aimed at families and children
- ✓An IMAX cinema and a planetarium on site
- ✓Glasgow Tower, the world's tallest fully rotating freestanding tower, when operating
- ✓Views across the Clyde to the West End and the SEC campus
Tips
- →Check the tower's operating status before visiting specifically for it; it has a history of closures for maintenance.
- →Summer hours run daily 10:00-17:00; winter hours are shorter and the centre is closed Monday-Tuesday, check current times before travelling.
- →Book online for the best ticket combinations if visiting with children.
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