How many students can you accomodate per visit?
We can accommodate up to 120 children per session, and welcome pupils from nursery level up to S6. Booking is essential for all school visits
How do I book?
Head to Visit Dundee Science Centre to book your exhibition-only visit.
For outreach visits to your school, please visit Dundee Science Centre Visits You and head to the experience you are interested in, where you will find relevant booking information.
What should I do on arrival?
Upon arrival, please head towards our Reception, where a member of our Science Communicator team will greet your school group.
Do you provide schools with risk assessments?
Yes, we do! Please visit the following page for risk assessments: Risk Assessments for School Visits
Risk assessments are also provided for our outreach programmes. Please visit Dundee Science Centre Visits You and select the programme you are interested in.
Can pupils visit Curiosity Corner gift shop?
Our gift shop is located at the front of the centre, next to Reception. You can browse the shop at the end of your visit, but we kindly request that it’s done in small groups of no more than 10.
When do school visits take place?
School visits take place Monday to Friday, subject to availability. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions for school visits; with morning visits running from 9:30am-11:30am or 10:00am-12:00pm, and afternoon visits running from either 12pm-2pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm. Sessions last 2 hours and timings can be chosen according to the needs of your school (such as travel time).
How do I pay?
An invoice will be sent to your booking email within 48 hours after your visit, unless you specify an alternative payment method. We send invoices after the visit date to ensure each school is only charged for the number of students who visit. We also accept cash, cheque, credit/debit card, or bank transfer for payment – if you would like to use any of these, please let us know during the booking process.
What happens if I'm late?
Please call the centre on 01382 228800 as soon as possible if you are going to be late for a visit.
What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
We appreciate that sometimes plans can change. If you need to change your booking, please contact the Learning Team at learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or 01382 868610 as soon as possible. We can’t guarantee to accommodate all requests, but we will work with you to facilitate any changes.
Is there anyhwere for pupils to leave their belongings?
Pupils can leave their bags at the coat/bags racks behind Reception, or in our Prism lunch area – a member of our team will direct your students to these locations.
Is there parking on-site?
There is parking available both in front and behind the centre, as well as a multistorey car park. Coach parking is located to the side of the centre, on Greenmarket. For more information on parking charges and locations, please visit the Dundee City Council page on parking
How much does a school visit cost?
The cost for an exhibition-only visit is £5.50 per student, with accompanying adults entering free of charge. Council-run nursery and primary school visits from within the City of Dundee may be eligible for funding assistance based on your school’s location.
Do you facilitate children with additional support needs?
At Dundee Science Centre, we are dedicated to offering inclusive opportunities for all. When booking, please answer the additional support questions to help us provide support for your students during their visit. We also offer the following: access to a quiet space, access to a private space, and sensory bags.
What is the itinerary for our visit?
You will spend 2 hours exploring the exhibition floor with one of our Science Communicators, who will ensure you visit all areas of the centre. If you have pre-booked lunch space, this will be added to your trip.
Can we take photos and videos?
Please feel free to take photos and videos during your visit, and if you do, we’d love to see them! You can share them with us by emailing them to learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or tag us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @dundeesciencecentre!
Can we have lunch at the centre?
Yes, students are welcome to use our packed lunch space, but this must be booked in advance – please select the lunch space option when booking. Please note that the lunch space may be shared with other visiting school groups, and larger groups may be scheduled to have split lunchtimes due to seating capacity.
Is there a charge for accompanying teachers?
No, all accompanying adults and teachers are free of charge.
What safety measures are in place?
To ensure a fun and safe visit, please read the teacher information document here. If anything occurs during your visit, please let a member of our team know as soon as possible.
What is the accessibility like in the centre?
Please visit our Accessibility page for more information. Our Learning Team will work with you to adapt the visit to your needs if required.
Who will be leading the visits?
Each visit is led by a member of our friendly and experienced Science Communicator Team; they will be happy to help with any questions or queries on the day, and will give your group a safety & welcome briefing with both you and your students on arrival at the centre.
Please note that large groups may be split into smaller groups to help facilitate your visit around the exhibitions.