A host of interactive exhibits, re-constructed scenes and multi-media programmes stimulate the senses bringing a range of subjects to life from Science, Maths, Engineering and Technology to the Humanities and Geography. Suitable for pupils from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4. Catalyst has a large free car park.

If you are coming over the Mersey Gateway Bridge, please don't forget to pay your toll within 24 hours. The Catalyst Caf is the perfect place to buy a tasty snack or drink whilst you explore the local area of Spike Island. We will be working hard to ensure the safety of all our visitors and staff. Housing a range of brand new, hands-on exhibits allowing you to investigate science and technology.

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Carla Wilson

Jan 23, 2022

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Brilliant!!!! visited today with our children (11, 9, almost 2) and all 3 enjoyed it so much. the 9 and 11 year old were really into the science stuff but the toddler also has a great time running about in a… safe environment. lovely walk around spike Island and the outdoor play areas afterwards. highly recommend for a great value famy outing that's both fun and educational.

Mornings

Jan 19, 2022

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Only a small museum, but kept the kids engaged 11am - 3pm. Lovely staff, nice little cafe and shop. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilet is a proper "changing places". Play area outside, with picturesque riverside area with ducks and geese. For your ticket £5.95 you get a year of visits! Carers are free :)

Alex Hamer

Jan 06, 2022

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Great fun for the kids, informative talks and the cafe is pretty good too! There's also a playground right outside so if you have time there's some outdoor fun too

Steve Woodward

Jan 05, 2022

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I remember coming here as a kid. Loved it. Now, with my partners Kids I was able to enjoy it all over again. It's just amazing. They loved everything. It was all hands on and very kid friendly. It's a really well put together place, fantastic value. We look forward to coming again!

Nathan Sobel

Dec 30, 2021

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Really lovely. Staff were so kind. Great facilities. Took children aged 5-15 and fun was had by all for 3 hours. We didn't even see everything.

Alan Wynne

Dec 28, 2021

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Good range of activities cafe provides a range of hot and cold snacks including sandwiches and children's meals at a reasonable price. Nature walk and outside okay area too with a no pay car park. Staff very pleasant.

Yvonne Liu

Dec 21, 2021

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My son and I absolutely love the Catalyst Science Museum. We did most of the workshops in the Summer, then did the Frozen workshop and Lightshow last weekend. We were the only ones in the audience for the latter but Oliver, the presenter was fantastic with my son. Really interactive and lots of fun. I would highly recommend. Clean and there's lots to do with the family. Great play area outside and nice little cafe. There's even a lunch room if you want to bring your own packed lunch. Take the glass lift to the top!

Jennifer Louise Edwards

Dec 11, 2021

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Had yet another fun filled morning at the catalyst today. The interactive section downstairs is outstanding and my daughter loves going up to the 4th floor on the lift. We did the frozen snow extra and it was great.

Kevin Griffiths

Oct 30, 2021

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Much improved interactive displays and the inflatable planetarium was brilliant, the staff presenting the science presentations were good and the cafe was nice and reasonably priced

Kirsty Corbett-Taylor

Oct 15, 2021

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Fun few hours out, interactive and enjoyed the soap making workshop. Applied Giftaid to my cost and was given an annual pass for few, bonus.

Team Turner

Oct 11, 2021

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Great day out for the whole family. I paid with gift aid so got a family annual membership for around £22 - What a bargain!! We also added on the Explore your universe talk for £1.75pp which was really engaging and interesting. The on-site Cafe is very reasonable, nice food and friendly staff. They also said at peak times they open a room up for picnics. There is also a really good outdoor play area and I imagine if the weather was nice u could spend all day here. We'll definitely be regulars from now on.

Dermot Spoon

Oct 07, 2021

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Had a lovely few hours spent here today. Year pass too on entry which is good as there's plenty to revisit. Planetarium was very interesting ( booked and paid separately) inside an inflatable tent with images and videos projected inside the done tent. Interesting talk too.

Kate M. O'H.

Sep 18, 2021

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I visited today with my 5&7 year old. We did a soap workshop and explored the museum. We spent hours exploring. The children loved the hands on exhibits and really enjoyed themselves. Great family day out topped off with a play on the park outside. We are looking forward to visiting again soon. Thank you.

Stephanie Murphy

Sep 12, 2021

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Brilliant experience first time going my step daurter loved it so did I

Mel Hudson

Sep 11, 2021

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Absolutely loved it here today, we took my grandson as part of his birthday weekend 11-09-2021 The experiments were great fun. My grandson loved taking part. Great experience for all.

Hannah Louise

Sep 03, 2021

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Great day out for my 6 year old. the workshops were really interactive and there were lots of interesting activities to explore in our own time. will definitely be returning again!

Caroline Taylor

Aug 31, 2021

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Mind bogglingly brilliant day out!
The only way I got the kids away was by booking our next session here.
Amazing value for money, fab outside play area and a very nice cafe 🍰 🧫

Chrissy M.

Aug 18, 2021

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Brilliant hands on experiments, loads of interactive models. Great cafe with lovely staff. Panoramic views from the top of building of toll Bridge and Spike Island.