National Space Centre

The National Space Centre is a museum in Belgrave featuring six interactive galleries, a 42-meter-high rocket tower, and the largest planetarium in the United Kingdom. The collection displays artifacts related to space exploration history and allows visitors to learn about space missions in a modern facility.

The facility was designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw and opened its doors in 2001 to space enthusiasts and students. Since its founding, it has become a leading educational venue for space history and scientific discoveries.

Die Besucher können hier Ausstellungen über Raumfahrt und Astronomie erkunden, die den Fokus auf das menschliche Erlebnis von Weltraummissionen legen. Die interaktiven Räume ermöglichen es, mehr über die Arbeit von Astronauten und die Bedeutung der Raumforschung für unser Verständnis des Universums zu erfahren.

The centre is accessible and offers various areas for different age groups, from interactive exhibits to scientific demonstrations. Plan to spend several hours exploring the galleries and planetarium at a comfortable pace.

The rocket tower houses authentic space artifacts, including Tim Peake's Sokol suit and a piece of moon rock. These original objects connect visitors directly to the history of human spaceflight and the real challenges astronauts face.

Location: Belgrave

Location: Leicester

Inception: 2001

Architects: Nicholas Grimshaw

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Address: Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +448456052001

Website: http://spacecentre.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.65361,-1.13222

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:20