W5

Science discovery centre Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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What to expect

W5 is an award-winning science and discovery centre that provides a unique experience and fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. It features over 250 hands-on exhibits in four exhibition areas, a changing calendar of events and seasonal activities, daily science demonstration shows, and a range of interactive zones. Some of the highlights include Climbit, a huge multi-storey climbing structure, RoboThespian, a life-sized humanoid robot, MED-Lab, an interactive exhibition zone that explores the human body, and AMAZE, a technological space that offers immersive adventures. The centre also has a dedicated area for under 8s, called The Lost Planet, which features a space and dinosaur-themed maze of climbing frames and slides. With its interactive exhibits and daily live science shows, W5 is a great place for families to visit and learn together

Plan your family visit to the W5 with these blog insights 👇

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15 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Belfast

15 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Belfast
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a few hours at W5, combining fun with learning

Highlights: Kids of all ages are guaranteed to have fun at W5 ✨

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(Tip!) Belfast with kids: 7 family activities!

(Tip!) Belfast with kids: 7 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the W5 science museum, where our kids did all kinds of experiments and played with over 250 exhibits

Highlights: Our daughter really enjoyed the museum and we quickly spent a few hours there ✨