Family Day (7 November)

Visit the Science Oxford Centre for a unique family experience this summer. Explore, discover and play in the Exploration Zone, where children and grown-ups alike have fun experimenting with interactive exhibits; create and test flying designs at the Air Table, build a giant magnetic ball run, and make fun animations. Pick up an Explorer Backpack and see what wildlife you can spot on our outdoor nature trails.
Pop-up Planetarium show in our inflatable science dome (strictly limited places available, Family Ticket and Planetarium Ticket pre-booking essential - information below; over 3s only).
Planetarium show 'Life Elsewhere' Journey from the icy moons of our own Solar System to distant worlds orbiting other stars. Explore the thousands of exoplanets already discovered in our galaxy, and consider what it would mean if we found life beyond Earth. Along the way, we’ll travel across the Milky Way, zoom out to the vastness of the cosmos, and reflect on our own fragile world. An inspiring exploration of science, scale and one of humanity’s biggest questions: could there be life elsewhere?
Pre-booking essential . All visitors to the Centre require a ticket.
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£9.50 per person (includes Eventbrite booking fee). Free tickets available for Under 3s
£3 Planetarium Ticket
What is included in your ticket:
-Two-hour timeslot in the Exploration Zone
-Access to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
-Parking (limited availability on a first come first serve basis. See visiting and travel information here )
What is NOT included
-Entry to Club
-Planetarium show ticket
-Water Lab (open seasonally from Mar-Oct only)
Event information
Exploration Zone Sessions
10am-12pm
12.30pm-2.30pm
3pm - 5pm
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Admission to the planetarium show requires both a Family Day Ticket and a £3 Planetarium Ticket for each person. Each 30-minute session includes the show, a brief Q&A, and time to enter and exit the planetarium. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No entry for under 3s.
Planetarium Show times: Please queue 10 minutes before your planetarium show time.
11:00AM - 11:30PM
12:00PM - 12:30PM
13:30PM - 14:00PM
14:30PM - 15:00PM
The same show is repeated in all sessions.
You can choose any planetarium show time that fits your plans — before, during, or after your visit to the woodland and other Family Day activities.
Due to the nature of the inflatable planetarium, capacity is limited to 25 people per show for safety and comfort. Booking early is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Please note: Seating is on the floor with a cushion. We can accomodate a limited number of wheelchairs or chairs if required. Please contact us with any accessibility enquiries.
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Science Oxford Centre Visitor Café 10am - 4pm with hot and cold drinks, light lunches, snacks and cakes. Families are also welcome to bring their own food and refreshments to eat at our lunch tables.
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Additional Support
If you're a visitor with a disability and you need a carer, personal assistant, or essential companion, free carer tickets are available to book to help you with access during the visit.
You may be asked to provide ID when you arrive for the list of these ID documents and how to book your ticket see our accessibility information. (see FAQs Carer Tickets on scienceoxford.com for criteria details.
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