Dundee Science Centre

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Dundee Science Centre (formerly known as Sensation) is a science centre located in Dundee, Scotland, and a part of the . It is a registered charity under Scottish law.[1] It is funded by the public and donations from local corporate sponsors.

The interactive exhibits focus mainly on the life sciences, and in particular on the senses. There is also a focus on robotics, and a practical exploration of science learning. Daily shows include: Keyhole Surgery, Science on the Spot, MindBall, Looking for Life Planetarium show and Solar System show.

Dundee Science Centre is also a corporate venue and a HMIE-inspected resource for science learning and public engagement. The centre hosts school groups, uniformed groups and also birthday parties.

There is an in-house cafe (Infusion) and a gift shop, stocking many science and educational products.

History[]

As one of the Millennium Commission projects, it opened in July 2000 at the cost of around £5 million.[2]

In 2013, the museum changed its name from Sensation to Dundee Science Centre.[3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Dundee Science Centre, Registered Charity no. SC020363". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
  2. ^ "HMie Review of the Contribution of the Scottish Science Centres Network". Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  3. ^ "New look but Dundee Science Centre is still sensational". The Courier. 12 February 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2021.

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Coordinates: 56°27′23″N 2°58′31″W / 56.4564°N 2.9752°W / 56.4564; -2.9752


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