Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Gossage Building, Mersey Road
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About Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Hands-on exhibits and experiments bring chemistry and physics to life at this engaging Widnes museum where families can explore science together through interactive displays and workshops.
What's nearby
- West Bank Pharmacy - Weight Loss and Travel Clinic next door
- Golden Bridge 300m away
- Spike Island 350m away
- The Snig 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
OMG what a great place. The ground floor is so interactive kept the children amused for hours. The workshop was decent for the price paid and the park outside is fantastic also. Overall a top place to take the kids. Mine being 9,6&4
· via Google
Visited the museum with my grandson and great nephew, both aged 10. They loved the interactive science experiments. The top floor conservatory has fantastic views, two being both the Mersey Bridges. There was seating available for you to enjoy your picnic lunches or an on site cafe with a snack menu. There is a gift shop with plenty of items available for under £5. Staff were all lovely and helpful. Outside there are lots of play equipment to keep children with, plenty of energy, entertained. We had a thorougly great day.
· via Google
Visited during Easter Holidays with our grandchildren. Arrived at 10am and had it mostly to ourselves for the first hour. The children loved all the interactive activities and were fully engaged. We went to both the workshops, making a key ring and the Chocolate Show, and felt the pace and pitch were perfect for the children. They loved the play area in the cafe and after lunch we rode the lift to the top floor where they enjoyed the giant puzzle and bridge building. The staff were all great, especially the lady who led the workshops. A good value and educational full day out- if it hadn't been raining we would have gone on to explore Spike Island.
· via Google
Catalyst used to be amazing! It is still an entertaining place to bring the children and get them interested in science but over the 6 years I've been going it has been getting further into disrepair unfortunately. The interactive activities are mostly broken, given the increase in price I was disappointed to see that the recent refurb hadn't actually fixed many of the exhibits.
· via Google
People say this science discovery center offers engaging, interactive science experiments and workshops, with a variety of activities both indoors and in the outdoor play area. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, good value, and delicious cafe food.
Some reviews mention the interactive exhibits can be broken.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Mersey Road, Widnes, WA8 0DF Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,135 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Widnes