Aberdeen Science Centre facts for kids
The exterior of the Centre
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| Established | February 1990 |
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| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Type | Science museum |
The Aberdeen Science Centre is a super fun place in Aberdeen, Scotland, where you can explore the amazing world of science! It's like a giant playground filled with cool exhibits that you can touch and play with. They also have exciting shows and workshops that teach you new things in a hands-on way. It's a great spot for school trips and families, and everything is designed to be interactive. This centre is a charity, which means it's a non-profit organization that gets money from people and local businesses to keep running. You can also grab a snack at their café!
The centre is located on Constitution Street. Did you know the building used to be a place where Aberdeen's old tram network kept its trams? For a couple of years, from 2018 to 2020, the centre moved to George Street while its main building on Constitution Street got a huge makeover. The big renovation was finished in the summer of 2020.
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Discovering the Centre's Past
How the Science Centre Began
The Aberdeen Science Centre first opened its doors in February 1990. Back then, it had a different name: Satrosphere. It was located on Justice Mill Lane. A famous astronomer, Heather Couper, even attended the opening! The idea for the centre came from an organization called SATRO North Scotland. It received money from the Grampian Regional Council and from donations to get started. Before the permanent centre opened, SATRO North Scotland used to hold temporary science exhibitions. The centre moved to its current building in 2001.
Modern Upgrades and Reopening
During 2019, the science centre got a big upgrade and was completely refurbished. A new floor was even added inside the building! While the main building was being worked on, the science centre temporarily moved to George Street. The newly improved centre welcomed visitors again in November 2020.
Other Cool Science Places
- Dynamic Earth - A science centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Glasgow Science Centre - A science centre in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Dundee Science Centre - A science centre in Dundee, Scotland.
- List of science centers#Europe - Find more science centres in Europe!
External links
- Official website: https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/
