Aberdeen Science Centre, Science museum in Constitution Street, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Aberdeen Science Centre is a science museum on Constitution Street in Aberdeen, Scotland, housed in a converted historic building. It contains several themed zones with hands-on exhibits covering physics, biology, technology, and energy.
The museum opened in 1990 and moved in 2001 into a former tram depot that had stood unused for years. A major renovation completed in 2020 transformed the building and brought the displays up to date.
The centre draws families and school groups who come to try out experiments rather than just look at displays. Workshops run throughout the year and are aimed at young visitors who want to engage directly with science.
The centre sits close to Aberdeen city centre and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. On site there is a cafe and a gift shop, and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.
The building retains visible traces of its past as a tram depot, including original ironwork that visitors can spot while walking through the exhibition areas. The OPITO Theatre of Energy, a small cinema inside the centre, was among the first of its kind in the country when it opened.
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