Aberdeen Science Centre

Aberdeen Science Centre is a science museum in Aberdeen, Scotland. It displays exhibits and performs fun, educational and interactive shows and workshops which are aimed to be inclusive for all audiences. It attracts primary school groups around the year and its exhibits are "hands on" so that everything can be played with and examined. The centre is a registered charity under Scottish law.[1] It is funded by the public and donations from local corporate sponsors. The attraction also contains a café.

The exterior of the Centre

It is located on Constitution Street. The building within which the attraction is located was once a depot for Aberdeen's tram network. It used to based on Justice Mill Lane. The centre was temporarily located at 107 George Street from 2018-2020 as it underwent a multi million pound renovation at its Constitution Street location. It was completed in Summer 2020

History

The attraction, formerly called Satrosphere, opened in 1988.[2]

During 2019, the centre was refurbished and a mezzanine floor was added to the building. During its renovation, the science centre was temporarily located on George Street.[3]

The refurbished centre reopened in November 2020.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Aberdeen Science Centre, Registered Charity no. SC014922". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
  2. "Satrosphere plans to double in size". 16 April 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. Now, Scottish Construction. "Aberdeen Science Centre awards major redevelopment contract to Bancon Construction". Scottish Construction Now. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  4. "Aberdeen Science centre reopens - News | VisitScotland.org". www.visitscotland.org. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  5. Munro, Craig. "Aberdeen Science Centre announces date for reopening following major revamp". Evening Express. Retrieved 24 December 2020.

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