Welcome

Spectacular hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory.

We look forward to welcoming you through 2018......

Thank you for supporting us!

Saturday 21st July – Wednesday 29th August

We are delighted to announce our Spectacular summer programme with activities for everyone!

There will be up to 3 daily performances of the summer show ‘Operation Earth’ and tours of the Telescope Domes, alongside the interactive hands-on exhibits.
Please call in advance if you wish to check dates / times of any of our summer activities.

PLUS throughout the summer there will be ‘pop-up days’ with our ECO-ZONE and inflatable PLANETARIUM (small additional charge)

PLEASE NOTE:
The centre will be CLOSED until 2.30 pm on Friday 31st August and CLOSED ALL DAY Monday 3rd September. See Astronomy Festival section for further information.

We are proud to have been chosen as one of the 11 partner science centres to engage with this fascinating Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) funded  project. Look out for our Operation Earth activities throughout the year and help us investigate our wonderful planet.           

For more information see our Operation Earth  page.

Fantastic pre-bookable workshops for children are offered separately to the regular summer programme.
Max. 24 children per workshop and pre-booking is essential.
Workshops may be cancelled if less than 6 children are booked.

31st July ‘Cool Chemistry’
Age 6 - 8: 10.30 am – 4 pm

1st August ‘The Chemistry Lab’
Age 9 – 11: 10.30 am – 4 pm

2nd August ‘The Chemistry Lab’
Age 9 – 11: 10.30 am – 4 pm

7th August ‘Astronaut Academy’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 am – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

8th August ‘Crime Detectives’
Age 6 - 8: 10.30 am – 1 pm or 2 pm – 4.30 pm

9th August ‘Mechanics and Drives’
Age 9 - 11: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

14th August ‘Alien Life’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

15th August ‘Red Planet, Blue Planet’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

16th August ‘Moving Electricity’
Age 9 - 11: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

21st August ‘High Fliers’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

22nd August ‘Spectacular Light & Colour’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

23rd August ‘K’nex Construction’
Age 6 – 8: 10.30 – 1 pm or 2 pm - 4.30 pm

FREE Workshop for Children and Young People aged 7-17 years.

August 4th 2018

1pm - 4.30pm

CoderDojo is a global movement of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people and we are proud to be hosting our first workshop here at the Observatory Science Centre Dojo.
Anyone aged seven to seventeen can visit a Dojo where they can learn to code, build a website, create an app or a game, and explore technology in an informal, creative, and social environment.
We aim to help young people realise that they can build a positive future through coding and community.

Limited number of spaces available so book early to secure your place.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. THIS IS NOT A DROP-IN ACTIVITY

Click here for further information and how to book

The Isaac Newton Telescope - at Herstmonceux and on La Palma
2017 EDITION NOW AVAILABLE

We have produced a limited edition of just 200 gold-foiled copies to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Isaac Newton Telescope (INT).

These are available with the exclusive INT pin badge designed for us by Brighton based artist Mark Charlton.

Paperback, 104 colour and black/white illustrations.
By Anthony Wilson.
Science Projects Publishing 2017. ISBN 978 0 9512394 2 1

Exclusively available from The Observatory Science Centre shop or via mail order.
Cost £23 (including p & p)
Please call us to make card payments.

Cheques payable to 'Science Projects Ltd' and send to:
The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
East Sussex
BN27 1RN

We are delighted to have 25 of Mark's INT50 prints (A2) available from a limited print run of 50.

Just £25 Once they’re gone, they’re gone!!

We are unable to post, so payment / collection must be in person.
Please call us to discuss 01323 832731