It's Our Birthday!!!
- We've welcomed over 6 million visitors
- Delivered award winning exhibitions, fulldome shows, education programmes, and events.
- Hosted astronauts, scientists, performers, and creators.
- Inspired children who have since gone on to careers in STEM and the space industry.
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- Dynamic Events and Themed Weekends
- Fully Accessible with Excellent Facilities
BOOK ONLINE TO SAVE MONEY
Our cheapest tickets are available when you book online, AND we will automatically upgrade all paid for tickets to a Free Annual Pass
Your Journey Starts Here
- Enjoy England National Award Winner
- The UK's largest planetarium
- Hands-on Science and Interactive Fun
PAY ONCE, VISIT ALL YEAR!
Book online to save money, guarantee entry AND automatically upgrade to a Free Annual Pass
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New Experience Coming Soon
We’re busy building a bold, brand-new experience that will take you farther than ever before. Get ready to journey to the Outer Solar System later this year—where epic worlds, icy giants, and distant mysteries await!
We're a Charity
With a mission to “get people excited, inspire curiosity and boost STEM skills by making space accessible, educational and fun for all ages,” the National Space Centre reinvests all its funds into caring for its collection and delivering inspiring education—on site, online, and through community programmes.
UK's Largest Planetarium
The National Space Centre is home to the Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, the UK's largest fulldome planetarium. Included in your first visit is an award-winning show from our library (pick the one that suits you when you book online).
What's On
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ESA Beagle 2 Celebration Day
- 7th Jun 2026
- 10:00 - 17:00
Celebrate the Beagle 2 Mars mission with family activities, expert talks and a special plaque unveiling for space fans of all ages.Read more
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AstroSnores Sleepover
- 12th Jun 2026
- 17:30 - 08:45
Join the Space Lates team for our 25th birthday special public sleepover in the heart of the exhibition.
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National Space Centre Space Lates - June
- 12th Jun 2026
- 18:00 - 21:00
Discover the National Space Centre with a very special 25th birthday party evening.
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ESA / Whut Tim Peake Day
- 18th Jun 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate ten years since Tim Peake’s Principia mission return with a unique day featuring talks, book signing opportunities and insights into his life and work since landing.Read more
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NSC Creative Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon
- 19th Jun 2026, 8th Aug 2026
- 18:00 - 22:00
A fulldome experience sets 10 tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon to mesmeric 360° visuals.
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Family Film Club Secret Screening
- 28th Jun 2026
- 09:00 - 11:15
Shhh… it’s a secret! Join our Family Film Club for a surprise cinema screening that curious kids (and parents) will love.
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Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
Included in your first visit is an award-winning planetarium show.
Rocket Tower
As you approach the National Space Centre from any route into the City you will catch glimpses of the 42 metre high Rocket Tower.
Free Annual Pass Upgrade
Buy your tickets online and automatically upgrade to a free annual pass.
You will be given full details upon arrival.
Please consider adding Giftaid during the ticketing process, it costs no extra and the charity can claim the VAT back to support our education, outreach and curatorial mission.
