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One of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science & technology in unique & inspiring ways.
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Visiting us this weekend? 

Why not add on an spectacular #IMAX mini-blockbuster with your day ticket?

Choose from:
🐘 Animal Kingdom 3D
🦖 T.Rex 3D

Book now: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-tickets
November 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#ScienceFactFriday

Why do storms get human names?

This makes it clearer and safer for people, the media, and emergency services to track and communicate about them.

Particularly destructive storms have their names retired to avoid confusion and respect their impact.
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Looking for something a bit different to surprise them with this year? 🎄🎁

There's a fantastic range of experiences to be found including:

🚀 Science Passports
🎸 Planetarium Music
🥃 Science of Whisky
🪐 Universe for Beginners

Discover the ideal gift: https://bit.ly/48e9LTd
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Festive Films heading to IMAX in December...

Polar Express 3D

All aboard for a heartwarming tale of magic and wonder in this beloved family favourite.

🎟️ 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscimax/1919027?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=polar_express
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A special night for space fans!

Our friends at AstroAgency present the Scottish premiere of 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy' in IMAX on Tue 2 Dec - inc panel with director Torsten Hoffman & experts including astronaut David Mackay

Free ticket: https://bit.ly/43guAvQ
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#ScienceWordOfTheWeek

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's stress response, metabolism, blood pressure, and the sleep-wake cycle.
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
You will be changed for good in IMAX 🫧

Book #WickedForGood Now and experience it on Scotland's BIGGEST screen at Glasgow Science Centre

🧙👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925659?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=wicked_for_good
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🔥 Journey back to Pandora like never before as James Cameron unveils the third chapter of his epic saga...

#Avatar : Fire and Ash #IMAX tickets are on sale now!!

🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1951948?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=avatar_fire_ash

#IMAXGlasgow
November 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Enjoying evening entertainment in Glasgow and using our car park?

Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Let's rock n roll! 🎸

Rolling Stones - At the Max returns to IMAX!

Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10

🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
November 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🎄 A cinema experience like no other!

Get cosy with festive films in The Planetarium - from classics like The Muppet Xmas Carol to alternatives like Die Hard

✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!

🎟️: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🥃 + 🌌 = 😃

Book tickets for The Science of Whisky with @GSCPlanetarium & our friends at @GoodSpiritsCo
 
Taste a variety of single malts all chosen to compliment a discussion of the science of whisky production, alcohol & astronomy

7pm, Fri 16 Jan 🔞 

https://bit.ly/43uWrZq
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Visiting us this weekend?

2025 is the Year of Quantum so why not explore our Quantum Technologies exhibition?

Explore the work of @QuantIC_QTHub and get hands-on with the physics and engineering behind quantum breakthroughs

Book now: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on/day-entry-tickets
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#ScienceFactFriday

How can you tell the different between millipedes and centipedes?

🐛 Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment, centipedes only have one.

You'd also notice that it takes the millipede much longer to put its shoes on.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🎄 A cinema experience like no other!

Join us in The Planetarium for classic festive films - from Nightmare Before Xmas and The Muppet Xmas Carol to Gremlins and Die Hard

✨ Each screening begins with a tour of the night sky and includes a snack!

🎟️: https://bit.ly/4p5bBg9
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good is tomorrow night!

Got your tickets yet? https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=wicked_double_bill
November 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Enjoying evening entertainment in Glasgow and using our car park?

Did you know, you can prepay at our ticket machines to avoid waiting in a queue on your return - see info for non-visitors on our website: https://glasgowsciencecentre.org/visit/parking
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
💥Can you survive our Home Alone-inspired booby trap trail? 🔞

🔞 What's on at our adult-only Science Lates:
🍸 Festive cocktails
🍔 Delicious food
🧪 Hands-on fun
🎄 Christmas Science Show
🎅 Santa's Starry Adventure

📅 Saturday 6 December
Tickets: https://bit.ly/4o0Zjoa
November 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Emerald City is calling... 💚

#WickedForGood tickets are NOW ON SALE ✨

We've also got a double-bill of Wicked and Wicked: For Good for one night only on 20 November!

Get tickets 🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1925649

#IMAXScotland
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Universe for Beginners adults only night class is back for 2026!

There's no exams and no homework, just come along and learn about the wonders of our universe in the amazing Planetarium! 🌌

4 week course | Wednesday nights in February | £80pp |
https://bit.ly/4i5wBBg
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔥 Journey back to Pandora like never before as James Cameron unveils the third chapter of his epic saga...

#Avatar : Fire and Ash #IMAX tickets are on sale now!!

🎟️👉 https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1951948?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=avatar_fire_ash

#IMAXGlasgow
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Let's rock n roll! 🎸

Rolling Stones - At the Max returns to IMAX!

Experience the first and only concert film #ShotWithIMAXFilmCameras starting December 10

🎟️ Get tickets now: https://buytickets.at/gscimax/1917428?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=rolling_stones
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM