Glasgow Science Center

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Glasgow Science Center

 

One of the must-see attractions in Scotland, the Glasgow Science Centre presents ideas of science and technology in inspiring and unique ways.

An autonomous Scottish Charity, the Glasgow Science Centre aims to build and improve awareness of the opportunities education which encompasses present and future science, technology, and health issues. It also means to provide visitors with a center of excellence and a socially aware environment for children.

The Glasgow Science Centre aims to provide within its walls opportunities for people of all ages as well as those who are socially, physically, and cognitively challenged.

A crescent shaped structure clad in titanium, the Science Mall has over 250 interactive exhibits for science and learning housed within its three floors, as well as the Glasgow Science Centre Planetarium and the Science Show Theatre. The Glasgow Science Centre Planetarium houses a Zeiss projector with optical-mechanical features that can project nigh sky images onto a dome 15 meters in diameter.

The first and only IMAX movie theatre in existence in Scotland is the IMAX cinema. It is a single auditorium which seats 370 right in front of a rectangular-shaped screen which measures 60 ft. by 80 ft. It has the ability to display IMAX format 3D films as well as regular 2D films. In October 2000, it opened its doors to the public, several months before the launching of the other two buildings.