a great day out for all the family (Glasgow Science Center)

Member Name: forestgateaux

Product:	Glasgow Science Center
Date:	21/09/09 (30 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: makes learning fun

Disadvantages: bring your own food

I have lived in Glasgow for 3 years and went to the Science Centre for the first time last weekend. I don't know why I haven't been sooner, probably because when you live somewhere you don't seem to find the time for tourist attractions. I am SO glad I went. I really enjoyed it.

It's easy to get to. There are plenty of buses from the city centre, including the site seeing open top bus. You can also catch the 89 or 90 circular bus which goes around the whole city. The train station is just over the bridge and costs around £2.50 return. You can also walk quite easily from the city centre and this is quite interesting as you see the river as well.

We paid extra for the planetarium and it cost us around £8 in total. It was completely worth the money. The planetarium show was breath taking. There was a talk which was very informative and interesting, but I would have been happy enough just looking at the stars. It really was stunning.

As for the science centre itself, there are 2 floors of really interesting exhibits, and they're all brilliant fun. I'm a child at heart but I could tell it was just as enjoyable for 40 year olds as it was for 4 year olds. You can take part in lots of experiments and games which teach you something you didn't know.

My boyfriend and I spent around 3 hours there. If we had had children with us I'm sure we'd have been there all day.

One thing I will say is that the cafe is rubbish - very expensive with little, low quality choice.

Summary: fun was had by all!