Aberdeen
Science Centre is offering fun for the whole family, alongside free entry for
over 55s, during the upcoming mid term school break.
From
Saturday 10th –
Wednesday 14th
February, Aberdeen residents aged 55 and over will be able to enjoy Aberdeen
Science Centre’s diverse range of exhibits free of charge, thanks to generous
funding from third sector organisation, ACVO.
During
this time, visitors can also take part in Aberdeen Science Centre's Maths in
Motion-themed activities, which are suitable for all ages.
These
activities, which are sponsored by Maths Week Scotland, will encourage visitors
to explore the relationship between maths and motion with a special Moving
Pictures Workshop.
The
workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of stop-motion
animation as they discover how the human eye perceives a progressing series of
still images as movement, culminating in the creation of their very own
stop-motion movies.
Alongside
the workshop, there will also be a variety of fun drop-in maths challenges
available across the centre’s exhibition floor.
Younger
visitors can take part in a special maths-themed story session in the
designated Under-6s zone.
During
the mid term break, free entry for over 55s will be available to walk-in
visitors only, and prebooked visits for over 55s during this time cannot be
refunded. For those under 55, the standard entry price will apply.
Calli
Buchanan, public programme co-ordinator at Aberdeen Science Centre, said: “The
days off are the perfect chance for families to spend time together, but just
because the schools are closed, it doesn’t mean that everyone can't learn
something new. During mid term, we will be offering free entry to those aged 55
and over. We ran free 55+ sessions in 2023 which were really well received, and
we hope these additional sessions will encourage even more people to explore
the power of curiosity.
“Fun
for all members of the family can be had at our centre over mid term with our
fantastic range of exhibits and Maths in Motion-themed activities that will
explore the relationship between maths and movement. Visitors can enjoy fun
games and challenges and take part in our special workshop that will see them
create their own stop-motion films, from designing characters and scenery to
crafting a unique story.”
Based
on Constitution Street near Aberdeen beach, ASC is home to almost 65
interactive exhibits, allowing people of all ages to discover topics including
Space, Energy, Life Sciences, Engineering, and much more.
Open
seven days a week, Aberdeen Science Centre also offers exclusive venue hire as
well as room hire for corporate, social and private events.
To
book a visit to the centre, visit https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/