We’re open 10am – 4pm every day this May Half Term (23 – 31 May) – including Bank Holiday Monday!
Plan Your Visit
Ticket prices
Pay for your first visit, then get your free Annual Pass for 12 months of unlimited visits!
Online booking
Book your tickets online and save money
Adult
Ages 16+
£16.95
Child
Age 3+
£16.95
Toddler
Age 1-2
£7.45
Baby
Under 1
Free
Walk-Up price
Pay at the door
Adult
Ages 16+
£18.95
+£2.00
Child
Age 3+
£18.95
+£2.00
Toddler
Age 1-2
£9.45
+£2.00
Baby
Under 1
Free
Walk-up tickets are subject to availability. We recommend booking online to guarantee your visit.
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.
May Half Term Opening Times:
We’re open from 10am to 4pm every day from 23 – 31 May, including Bank Holiday Monday!
- Saturday 23 May: 10am – 4pm
- Sunday 24 May: 10am – 4pm
- Bank Holiday Monday 25 May: 10am – 4pm
- Tuesday 26 May: 10am – 4pm
- Wednesday 27 May: 10am – 4pm
- Thursday 28 May: 10am – 4pm
- Friday 29 May: 10am – 4pm
- Saturday 30 May: 10am – 4pm
- Sunday 31 May: 10am – 4pm
Our opening times change between term time and school holidays, so check before you visit!
Tickets are needed for each individual member of your group (yep, even the baby!).
You can pay for admission when you get here if you prefer, but at busy times there is no guarantee we’ll have space available unless you have an existing booking.
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: £3.50 for three hours, £5.50 for six hours and £11.50 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
Discovery Café is currently closed. Here’s what you need to know:
· Hot / cold drinks and confectionery will still be available to purchase in the Hub.
· Extra seating in the Hub – perfect for enjoying your own packed lunch.
So, don’t forget to bring some sandwiches or snacks to keep everyone fueled during your visit! Alternatively, for lunch, make it a seaside treat! New Brighton is only 10 minutes away and bursting with brilliant food options (and free parking!) – from classic fish and chips to quirky cafés and family-friendly restaurants. Why not plan in a tasty lunch stop before or after your visit?
Discovery CaféMake 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 Gardens and 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
Discovery Café is taking a break right now. You can buy hot/cold drinks and snacks in the Hub. Plus! Extra seating – perfect for enjoying your own packed lunch if you prefer to bring your own sarnies!
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
Loads! Most visitors 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.
Everyone! Well, we would say that, wouldn’t we! Eureka! Science + Discovery has been created for children and young people aged up to 14, but we’re open to all ages and grandad will have as much fun as the kids. There’s a separate space just for our younger visitors in The Burrow in the terminal building, but your tickets get you access to all areas in both buildings. If you’re not visiting with young people, you may want to pop along to one of our Lates events (when we’ll have a bar… shhhh).
If you’ve bought a full price ticket (i.e. not using Tesco days out vouchers) then you already have an annual pass – how good is that? All you need to do to use it is to Activate it online. When you book, you’ll receive an email explaining how to do this. Activating your annual pass means you can come back again as many times as you like for free for the next 12 months. Annual passes are not transferable, so they can only be used by the people who visited initially. If you visited Eureka! Science + Discovery using Tesco days out vouchers, you are not eligible for the annual pass.
No. If you know Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, you’ll recognise the Eureka! approach to doing things throughout your visit to Eureka! Science + Discovery, but you won’t see the same exhibits. We’ve grown things up a bit for Eureka! Science + Discovery and have developed and designed a science centre for young people, rather than a children’s museum. You’ll have the same great time though!
If you have upgraded your annual pass to Eureka! Unlimited then it’s a yes! Head over to your annual pass dashboard and you can make a booking for Eureka! Science + Discovery there (it’s the one with the picture of Luna the cat!)
If you just have the standard annual pass for Eureka! The National Children’s Museum then it’s a no, sorry. The two attractions are separate venues, and your pass is not transferable between the two.
No. Tesco Clubcard points are for day passes only, so we recommend this option if you’re looking to try the attraction out before you commit to an annual pass, or perhaps if you’re visiting from far away and don’t think you’d make full-use of an annual pass. If you would like an annual pass, you will need to purchase a standard ticket.
Nope! Main things to know:
– The Burrow is suitable for children under 7 years of age
– Grown ups must supervise their children at all times
The Burrow FAQ’s
– Does The Burrow have an additional cost?
Nope! The Burrow is included in your general admission.
– Can we go straight to The Burrow, or do we have to come to main admissions desk?
If you have a booking you can head straight over to The Burrow with your barcode and go straight in. If you’re a walk-up you will still need to head over the Main Hub to purchase your tickets.
– Is there a time limit in The Burrow?
Nope, however typical dwell time seems to be between 60 – 90 minutes.
– I have more than one child with me – can my older children come into The Burrow?
Yes, if the older child has a sibling that is the right age for The Burrow, they are welcome to come and play with their sibling. Alternatively, they can stay in the main attraction with another adult, or if they are over 12 they can stay in the main attraction unaccompanied as long as an emergency contact number is provided to the Information Desk.
– Are there toilets in The Burrow?
Yes, there are toilets in The Burrow along with baby changing facilities.
– Can I take food into The Burrow?
No. It’s a beautiful, brand new space and we want to keep it that way! The Café is right next door. There are indoor picnic spaces available if you would like to bring your own lunch.
We do advise you to take a drink in for your little one as it’s a very active space.
– Do you host Birthday parties in The Burrow?
Not just yet – keep an eye open for updates!
FAQ's
