W5 at Odyssey

2 Queens Quay
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT3 9QQ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.w5online.co.uk

E-mail

info@w5online.co.uk

Telephone

028 90467700

Fax

028 90467707

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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whowhatwherewhenwhy - W5 - is Ireland’s award-winning science and discovery centre at Odyssey in Belfast.

With 160 amazing interactive exhibits in four dynamic exhibition areas - START, GO, SEE and DO, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. We also have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day.

W5’s location, on the bank of the River Lagan, at Odyssey, the Northern Ireland Millennium Landmark Project, provides spectacular views of Belfast and the River and is only a short walk from Belfast City Centre.

Venue Type:

Science centre

Opening hours

Mon - Sat: 10.00-18.00
Sunday: 12.00-18.00
(last admission at 17.00)
Please note that during termtime W5 will close one hour earlier at 17.00 with last admission at 16.00

Admission charges

Adults: £6.50
Concessions: £5.00
Children: £4.50
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): £19.00
Other family and group ticketing options are available. Please contact us for details

General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Parking for coaches
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Shop
Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
Disability access
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Induction loops in exhibition spaces
  • Induction loops in lecture theatres
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

2 Queens Quay
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT3 9QQ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.w5online.co.uk

E-mail

info@w5online.co.uk

Telephone

028 90467700

Fax

028 90467707

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Natural Sciences, Science and Technology

2 Queens Quay
Belfast
Co. Antrim
BT3 9QQ
Northern Ireland

Website

www.w5online.co.uk

E-mail

info@w5online.co.uk

Telephone

028 90467700

Fax

028 90467707

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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