Plan Your Visit
Ticket Prices
Adults £15.95
Children aged 3+ £15.95
Age 1-2 £6.95
Under 1s Free
Including your free annual pass!
Everything you need to know about a visit to Eureka! Science + Discovery, including opening times, how to book tickets, how to get to us, accessibility and our facilities.
Opening Times
Term time opening hours:
Open 5 days a week
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Wed to Fri
10am – 4pm
Saturday & Sunday
10am – 5pm
Our opening times change between term time and school holidays. All visits must be booked in advance, so if there are tickets showing as available, we’re open, and you can book your tickets. Tickets are needed for each individual member of your group (yep, even the baby!).
Getting here
We have a pay and display car park on site for visitors to Eureka! Science + Discovery. Or, jump on the ferry and have a sing-along to the classic ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’… (earworm alert), and disembark at Seacombe!
Car Park charges: £3.25 for three hours, £5.25 for six hours and £10.50 for 10 hours. You can pay at the machines or at the till inside.
Getting hereSchool visits
Bring your class for a memorable, education day out! Visit our Schools website for info and to subscribe to our education mailing list for updates.
Schools website
Café
Hungry? We got you. Nip into our Café right on the waterfront, where you can watch the ferries ferrying or the gulls, erm, gulling, while you tuck into lunch. Or, for a quick top up, grab a coffee or bottle of water at one of our grab-and-go kiosks located in The Hub and in the ferry terminal concourse.
Discovery Café opening times in term time:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Friday: 10:30am – 3pm
Saturday + Sunday: 10:30am – 4pm
Make a day (or weekend) of it
There’s loads to do for a day or a weekend in the Liverpool City Region.
Leave your car in the Eureka! car park and hop on the ferry over to Liverpool City Centre and explore the iconic buildings known as the “Three Graces” at Pier Head (where you’ll also find the brilliant British Music Experience and The Beatles Story), and then head up into Liverpool One for some shopping or some food. There’s plenty of family-friendly attractions and events and festivals in the city all the time so there’s always something to do whatever the season, and whatever the weather!
If a ferry ‘cross the Mersey is not for you, then there’s plenty on the Wirral peninsula to keep you entertained. If the sun is shining, and the kids still have energy to burn, then the boardwalk down to New Brighton takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. It’s almost completely flat and ends up at the beach! If it’s not beach weather, there’s still plenty to do in New Brighton, including a fort and a lighthouse! If you’ve walked down, it’s easy to get the bus back to Eureka! once you’re fuelled up on ice cream.
For those who love a spot of culture, Wirral is home to some fantastic museums and galleries, and is full of outdoor attractions to visit while you’re here including the beautiful Ness Gardensand miles of family friendly parks, walks and cycleways.
There’s plenty to keep everyone happy for a weekend, to explore all the options have a look at the Visitor Guides to Liverpool and Wirral, and of course there’s always the beautiful city of Chester to explore just up the road too!
Facilities
Toilets
You’ll find toilets, including all-access facilities, in The Hub, Nature, and The Burrow.
Changing Places
You can access our Changing Places facility from the concourse in the ferry terminal building.
Baby changing
Changing facilities are available in our all-access toilets in The Burrow and on the first floor.
Discovery Café
Visit our waterfront Discovery Café for a range of snacks and meals, for visitors and members of the public. Discovery Café opening times: Mondays: Closed Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Refreshments
Need a top-up? You can grab drinks and snacks from the café or vending machines.
Picnic Areas
There’s plenty of room for picnics with a view on the banks of the river Mersey - and some indoor spots for when the weather isn't great!
Chill out room
A quiet space for visitors with special needs who need some time-out or prayer facilities. Just ask a member of staff for directions!
Extra support
Ask us if you need support, including wheelchairs, hearing loops, ear defenders, or spare clothes.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs welcome, and just ask if they’d like a bowl of water.
FAQ's
What is there to do at Eureka! Science + Discovery?
Loads! We expect visitors will spend about 2 – 3 hours at Eureka! Science + Discovery. Everything is hands-on and interactive. You can explore the building and some of our exhibits on our gallery pages. Check out What’s On for additional activities and programmes too.
Who should visit Eureka! Science + Discovery?
How do I get an annual pass?
Is Eureka! Science + Discovery the same as Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax?
Can I use my annual pass from the National Children’s Museum to access Eureka! Science + Discovery?
Can I use my Tesco Clubcard points to buy an annual pass?
How do I book into The Burrow?
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