Centre of the Cell
Blizard Institute
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About Centre of the Cell
Journey inside the human body at this innovative science centre located within a working medical research institute, where interactive exhibits bring cells and biology to life for curious young minds.
What's nearby
- QMB Innovation Centre | Whitechapel next door
- Needoo Grill next door
- The Royal London Dental Hospital 150m away
- Barts Health NHS Trust 250m away
- The Royal London Hospital 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Took my three children aged 5, 7 & 9 during 2025 summer holidays. The format was about 90 mins of tabletop STEM activities guided by students at the university, followed by a short break then ~90 minutes in the 'STEM pod'. The activities were suitable for all of my kids, and older as well. We did combining coloured water with pipettes to make new colours, molding prosthetic limbs for little mannequins, and a couple of other things. For the younger ones it was more playing/crafting, but for older ones could start to talk about some of the scientific ideas behind the activity. The STEM pod has a range of educational games - trying cancer treatments, nurturing a baby, cell top trumps etc. There is short video at the start, then the pod opens up for games, then after a while it closes for another short video and reopens with some different games. It's a good format and kept all the children interested for the duration. Overall we liked the experience a lot and will come back. Note: It is worth turning up before the scheduled start time as the sessions start promptly and there is a bit of a walk from the building entrance which is not well signposted and there may not be anyone on reception.
· via Google
Came in school holidays, did the blood session and stem pod. Really well done, educational and fun. Perfect for 7-10 year olds, my 14 year old was way too old for it but liked seeing the labs and meeting the student and his 10 year old sister loved it. Fab cafe and gift shop too.
· via Google
Took 20 year 8s and 9s last week. The stempod was so much fun for all of us (even the teachers). Booked a 'careers in health and science' workshop after and the presenter was so high energy and had great expertise, getting the girls to think about different work experiences, having the chance to speak to a scientist about her work and a dentistry student. Really worthwhile day out.
· via Google
Our home education group visited, and we had nothing but praise to say about our visit. From the organisation of our visit to the day itself! The STEM POD and workshop was amazing, and the staff was so friendly, helpful, professional, and knowledgeable. A truly magnificent day, and we look forward to returning soon.
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 4 Newark Street, London, E1 2AT Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Destination
- East London