Can’t come to us? We’ll bring the science to you!
If you’re unable to visit Dundee Science Centre in person, don’t worry as our team can come directly to your school. We offer a diverse range of exciting outreach programmes designed to inspire curiosity, spark creativity, and support learning across the STEM curriculum.
Our current outreach themes include:
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Healthy Body Bits: Explore the amazing science of the human body, from how our organs work to what keeps us healthy and moving.
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Engineering For The Future: Discover the world of engineering through hands-on challenges that encourage problem-solving and creativity, preparing students to design tomorrow’s innovations.
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Our World From Space: Blast off into the world of satellites! Discover how they orbit around Earth, gather vital information, and help us protect our planet while unlocking the mysteries of space.
Each programme is tailored to engage students of different ages and learning styles, making science fun and accessible wherever you are.
Explore our current outreach offers, themes, and how to book below:
Logistics and cost
Workshops
Each workshop is 30 minutes long, and we can accommodate up to one class, or 33 pupils, per session.
For school workshop outreaches, a minimum booking of half a day (4 x 30 minute sessions, 100 children minimum) is required, however we also offer a full day, with a minimum booking of 8 x 30 minutes session, and 200 children minimum. Our maximum capacity is 10 x 30 minute sessions, for up to 300 children.
For 2024 we have reduced our usual school workshop outreach costs, with a half day outreach now only costing £250 and a full day costing £500. Depending on the location of you school and SIMD index of your location there may be funding to assistance with costs – please see the funding page for more information.
| Workshop Outreach | Number of participants | Price |
| Half day (AM or PM) | 100 minimum (4 x 30 minute sessions) | £275 |
| Full day | 200 minimum (8 x 30 minute sessions) | £550 |
Demonstration/Activity or Bespoke Outreach
For our demonstration/activity workshops, as well as any bespoke outreaches, please see the table below. Funding may be available for these outreaches, but this is on a case by case basis. Please contact us at learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or 01382 868608 to discuss this further.
| Demonstration/Activity or Bespoke Outreach | Number of participants | Price |
| Small Workshop (demonstration/activity) | 1-20 | £275 |
| Large Workshop (demonstration/activity) | 21-40 | £550 |
| Small Event Outreach | <500 | £550 |
| Large Event Outreach | >500 | £1,375 |
Booking & Contact
To book a school outreach please contact learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
If have any questions regarding school outreach, or you cannot find the information you are looking for, please feel free to contact us at either learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or 01382 868608.