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MuseumAdult £11.50; Child £9.50; concession £9.50; under-3 free; 1:1 carer free. Annual pass upgrade available. Workshop add-on £2.75 per person.Ages 3–14Indoor

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre

Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DF · Warrington

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre

Catalyst is a purpose-built science discovery centre on the banks of the Mersey in Widnes, with 40+ interactive exhibits, regular live science shows and a free under-5s PlayLab stocked with mini lab coats, test tubes and toy microscopes. A rooftop observatory provides views across the river and beyond. Free car parking on site and an annual pass option make it great value for repeat visits. Weekend and holiday workshops run most weeks.

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Hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (term time)Mon also open during most school holidays. Check website for current schedule.
Address
Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DF
Price
Adult £11.50; Child £9.50; concession £9.50; under-3 free; 1:1 carer free. Annual pass upgrade available. Workshop add-on £2.75 per person.
Ages
3–14
Setting
Indoor
Parking
Free on-site car park
Facilities
Cafe · Gift shop · Accessible toilets · Changing Places facility · Free car park · PlayLab (free, under-5s) · Lift to all floors · Rooftop observatory
For the kids
40+ interactive science exhibits, live science shows, a TV weather presenter studio, rooftop observatory over the River Mersey, and a free PlayLab for under-5s with mini lab coats and test tubes. One of the best dedicated science days out in the North West, with hands-on workshops most weekends.
Phone
0151 420 1121

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