Catalyst - Science Discovery Centre

Gossage Building - Mersey Road - Widnes - WA8 6HR
+44 151 420 1121[fax +44 151 495 2030 ]
www.catalyst.org.uk

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: Associate
TYPE OF INSTITUTION: Science Centre/Museum
CONTACT: Julia Burgess-Wilson ( Director ) [ jules@catalyst.org.uk ]

Catalyst is an independent charitable trust whose aim is to make science exciting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Panoramic views across Cheshire can be enjoyed from the rooftop “Observatory” reached by an external scenic glass lift. Visitors can explore “Scientrific” a gallery containing fun, hands-on exhibits about making and using chemicals. “Birth of an Industry” houses the museum element of the centre and investigates the rise of the chemical industry with amazing archive material and life-like reconstructions.
During term time science workshops take place in the modern Catalytic Discovery Lab and with activities during school holidays, the whole family get to join in!
Our Alchemy Theatre can take you on an unforgettable journey of discovery, the interactive films with 3D and individual voting makes each showing unique! Then to gain an insight into careers within science based industries visitors can browse DVD clips and interactive displays in our unique “World of Opportunities” gallery.
Also on offer is free car parking, a gift shop and the Elements cafe, the perfect place to enjoy a tasty snack whilst admiring the riverside views.

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The PLACES project Kicks off in Brussels

The Kick-off meeting of the project PLACES – Platform of Local Authorities and Communicators Engaged in Science took place the 9th Julyn the premises of the Ecsite Executive office in Brussels. The objectives, priorities, issues and strategic vision of PLACES were presented and debated, and the plan of work for the first year of the [...]
Skin, Bones and Skeletons

See how a heart pumps, take our senses challenge, find out all about teeth, investigate a skeleton, learn about eating & digestion, use a microscope to look at slides & discover loads of fascinating facts all about your body. Sessions daily at 12.00 noon and 2.30pm. Tickets cost £1 per person in addition to normal [...]
Hands-on Habitats

The interactive habitat experience. Explore Catalyst’s very own habitats from Rainforests to the Antarctic and have a go at our hands-on activities. Tickets cost £1 per person in addition to normal admission charges and are available at reception.
Hands-on Habitats

The interactive habitat experience. Explore Catalyst’s very own habitats from Rainforests to the Antarctic and have a go at our hands-on activities. Tickets cost £1 per person in addition to normal admission charges and are available at reception.
Super Soap Factory

Come and join the Catalyst Soap Factory and have fun making some soap to take home. Choose a colour, add a fragrance and mould your own bar of soap. Workshops twice a day at 12.00 noon and 2.30pm. Tickets cost £1 in addition to normal admission charges and are available from Reception.