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 |
Aberdeen Science Centre is an exciting science museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. It's a fantastic place where you can explore science through fun, hands-on exhibits. The centre also puts on amazing educational shows and workshops. These activities are designed for everyone to enjoy and learn from.
Many school groups visit throughout the year. The exhibits are "hands-on," meaning you can touch, play with, and examine everything. The centre is a registered charity, which means it's a non-profit organization. It gets money from the public and from local companies. There's also a café inside where you can grab a snack!
The Science Centre is located on Constitution Street. The building it's in used to be a depot for Aberdeen's old tram network. For a while, from 2018 to 2020, the centre moved to 107 George Street. This was while its main building on Constitution Street was being completely updated. The big renovation finished in the summer of 2020.
History of the Centre
The Science Centre first opened its doors in February 1990. Back then, it was called Satrosphere. Its first home was on Justice Mill Lane. A famous astronomer, Heather Couper, attended the opening event.
The centre was created by an organization called SATRO North Scotland. It received funding from the local council and from donations. Before Satrosphere opened, SATRO North Scotland used to hold temporary science exhibitions. The centre moved to its current, larger building in 2001.
In 2019, the centre underwent a major refurbishment. This included adding a new mezzanine floor to the building. While the main site was being renovated, the science centre temporarily moved to George Street. The newly updated centre officially reopened in November 2020, ready for more visitors!
See also
- Dynamic Earth - Science Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Glasgow Science Centre - Science Centre in Glasgow, Scotland
- Dundee Science Centre - Science Centre in Dundee, Scotland
- List of science centers#Europe
