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Deep Space and Beyond Planetarium Shows and Workshops at Science Zone

Deep Space and Beyond Planetarium Shows and Workshops at Science Zone logo

AM Session - Mars and Beyond plus Mars Rover Design Challenge.

Planetarium Show - Mars and Beyond.

Strap in for a mission to Mars and beyond! Explore the Red Planet's landscape, past missions, and future colonisation plans in this immersive journey through the solar system’s frontier.

Activity: Mars Rover Design Challenge

Think like an engineer and build your own Mars rover using craft materials. Will your design survive the Martian surface? Test your creation’s strength, stability, and science-readiness.

PM Session: Beyond Earth: Design, Discover & Illuminate the Cosmos!

Planetarium Show - The Boundaries of the Known Universe.

Take a mind-expanding journey to the furthest reaches of space. Explore galaxies, black holes, and cosmic structures in a show that reveals just how vast—and mysterious—our universe truly is!

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Venue/Contact Details
Address
Science Zone
21 Royal Arcade
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Dorset
Postcode
BH1 4BT
Area coverage
BCP Area
Directions
See Journey Planner on right hand side of this page, where you can view bus, car and train routes from your location.
Facilities
  • Car Parking
  • Drop off / Collection point
  • Toilet Available
Times and Costs
Opening times:
29 July, 18 August. Planetarium sessions run in two halves from 10am until 11:30am and 12:30pm until 2pm.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • One Off
Availability
  • School Holiday Only
Costs:
Cost £18 (1 child accompanied by an adult) . Full Day tickets (2 workshops 10am-2pm with an hour lunch break) cost £30 per child (accompanied by an adult).
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 5 years to 14 years
Booking Information:
  • Booking Essential