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Aberdeen Science Centre

Coordinates: 57°09′12″N 2°05′05″W / 57.1532°N 2.0847°W / 57.1532; -2.0847
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The exterior of the 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.

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 is currently temporarily located at 107 George Street as it undergoes a multi million pound renovation at its Constitution Street location. It is scheduled to be completed in summer 2020.

History

The attraction, formerly called Satrosphere, opened in 1998.[2]

During 2019, the centre was refurbished and a mezzanine floor was added to the building. It is expected to reopen in spring 2020. During its renovation, the science centre is temporarily located on George Street.[3]

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.

57°09′12″N 2°05′05″W / 57.1532°N 2.0847°W / 57.1532; -2.0847