Address: 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA, United Kingdom
Phone: +441414205000
Rating: 4.6
based on 613 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The staff were very nice indeed and helpful."
"Friendly staff greeted us just inside the door and showed us where to go."
"Staff where completely friendly and let us know of what was on during our visit."
"Plenty of staff around to help or point you in the right direction. They're also lovely and friendly."
"All the staff were knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about their work, which was lovely to encounter."
"Staff friendly and helpful."
"The staff around the rest of the centre were all great as well. They show you how to do different things and are always available to answer questions."
Cons:
"But then dour lady on the checkout. Huffed, puffed and mumbled through the whole process."
"The staff in the cafe area were really lacking in knowledge about the allergen contents of the food they were serving."
"Unfortunately there was a lot of schools there the day we went with really noisy unruly children which the teachers weren't controlling."
"Cafe has a bit more interesting food options, but it's expensive."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"The toilets are clean and spacious and unisex."
"Easily accessible, spacious lifts, escalators to ease accessibility as it has 3 floors."
"There's a massive lift, probably big enough for a car."
"Very disabled friendly."
"Easy parking close to the entrance where you can have your parking ticket paid and validated."
"Everything was interactive."
"Everything was spotless and the staff were so helpful and knowledgeable."
Cons:
"Great for kids over 3 as a minimum and who do not require a buggy. We spent half our visit waiting on the lift as there are only 2 of which one is tiny."
"Lifts are incredibly slow / often broken so might want to stow your pram in (enormous) cloak room."
"It's true the lifts and escalators don't seem to work very well and one of the main exhibits didn't work which was disappointing."
"The one star lost are for accessibility as some displays you currently can’t interact with in a wheelchair."
"It can become slightly disorientating just due to the layout."
"The car park ticket machine is badly placed and the direction signs inside the car park don't flow."
"A toilet to change larger children and adults would be amazing."
Value for Money
Pros:
"We also watched the flame on show at no extra cost and it was great for the kids."
"Great value."
"Very reasonably priced for both entry and the food from the cafe."
"Pricing is very reasonable for how much there is to do."
"Our annual 'passports' cost £27 per person but, given how often we go there with our little toddler, they're excellent value for money."
"The ticket price might seem high but it's worth it in my opinion."
"It cost almost £100, but considering that this included a visit to the planetarium and imax cinema, as well as unlimited access to all the exhibits and a voluntary donation, I consider it money well spent."
Cons:
"It is important to mention the fact that the aircraft simulator is not comprehended in the entry ticket and result to be a bit expensive supplement."
"The only issue was that I wasn't asked if I wanted to donate to charity, and this was automatically added to the ticket price."
"Only downfall I would say was the food selection would have like chips and nuggets that sort of kids menu as most are fussy."
"Been a few times and it never gets boring, honestly I'd visit more often if it wasn't as expensive."
"But biggest down side is the cost - £50+ for 1 adult and 2 young children."
"Entrance is on the expensive side and parking not included (£3)."
"Cafe however was very cold and also have to say £30 per person for a flight simulator machine us really taking the p."
Exhibits and Activities
Pros:
"Bat oragami was brilliant."
"Intuitive learning experience for kids."
"Also paid for and attended Wonders Of The Night Sky show and the free Flame Show...both brilliant."
"It’s got so many hands on activities and games to teach how the world works."
"Loads of interactive stuff to do, plenty for kids and adults alike to have fun with."
"Every concept is well displayed with a hands-on equipment."
"Great interactive exhibits everything from sound waves, pulleys, illusions, three phase power and Newtonian dynamics."
Cons:
"Pretty much majority of the exhibits were broken or missing things."
"Quite a few things broken or out of order on the upper floors but still plenty to keep kids entertained."
"Usually a few of the exhibits are not working (eg. Massive marble run is frequently broken)."
"Too many experiments and pieces out of order."
"Some of the exhibits were out-of-order. 14 pounds per person for such experience was really sad."
"There was a few activities on each floor that were broken."
"Some things work very well and are great fun to try out. Others are a bit broken or missing things."
Food and Dining
Pros:
"The Taste Cafe was excellent. Large portions and cheap prices."
"The cafeteria staff inside the Science Centre and at the IMAX are friendly and efficient offering a good variety of appetising dishes."
"Ate lunch: takeaway. Food decent, priced well at £5.99 for a packed lunch for kids."
"The food here is reasonably priced."
"Restaurant has very nice healthy options which is really unique for us."
"The food was amazing."
"Good eating facilities with the tastiest soup."
Cons:
"The only disappointment was the cafe was closed and coffee shop was really busy."
"Cafe wasn't open just a wee cafe next to cinema a long queue nothing for kids to eat except a kids bag with half a sandwich small water, wee bag of buttons, pkt crisps."
"Restaurant was closed (just temporarily I guess), so to take something to eat and drink with you is not a bad idea."
"However the catering element lets it down, with the main cafe totally unable to cope with lunchtime demand."
"The 'restaurant' at the back of the centre is not what it used to be sadly."
"Cafe was very dark, although they did try and cater for alternative diets."
"Cafe has a bit more interesting food options, but it's expensive."