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Opening Times

We are open from 10am until 5pm Monday to Saturday

Entry to the main area is free for all and admission to the discovery zone is £3 per child. You can find out more on the visit us pages.
Please note: After the Easter holidays we will no longer be open Monday-Fridays during term time.

School & Group Bookings

Suitable for schools, brownies & scouts, playschemes & nurseries.

Groups who book for a visit will also receive resources to help them make the most of their visit. These include five booklets on the main themes of the discovery zone: light, sound, problem-solving, forces and magnets.

Discovery Zone

Learn through play

The discovery zone is a fun activity centre where children experience science first hand. Hands on experiments mean they can learn through play.

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Webcasts

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Autopsy: The Ultimate Surgical Operation

Autopsies remain the best way of finding out why someone died, but it’s not always the way it’s shown on TV. In this webcast, you’ll have a chance to watch a virtual autopsy.

Hire Us

A very versatile venue

Whether it's a business meeting, training day, breakfast club or a networking event, Science Oxford Live is the venue for you.