


Explore interactive science exhibits, hands-on workshops, and engaging family shows in this award-winning discovery centre celebrating chemistry and industrial heritage.
Venue Type
Indoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
A café offering snacks and drinks with riverside views overlooking the Mersey Gateway bridge. Open to the general public without admission to Catalyst.
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00-14:00, Thursday to Sunday: 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteVisited during Easter Holidays with our grandchildren. Arrived at 10am and had it mostly to ourselves for the first hour. The children loved all the interactive activities and were fully engaged. We went to both the workshops, making a key ring and the Chocolate Show, and felt the pace and pitch were perfect for the children. They loved the play area in the cafe and after lunch we rode the lift to the top floor where they enjoyed the giant puzzle and bridge building. The staff were all great, especially the lady who led the workshops. A good value and educational full day out- if it hadn't been raining we would have gone on to explore Spike Island.
Nice place for STEM education, activities are engaging. Outside the building is beautiful too. A nice view to the river and the suspension bridge as well.
Visited the museum with my grandson and great nephew, both aged 10. They loved the interactive science experiments. The top floor conservatory has fantastic views, two being both the Mersey Bridges. There was seating available for you to enjoy your picnic lunches or an on site cafe with a snack menu. There is a gift shop with plenty of items available for under £5. Staff were all lovely and helpful. Outside there are lots of play equipment to keep children with, plenty of energy, entertained. We had a thorougly great day.
OMG what a great place. The ground floor is so interactive kept the children amused for hours. The workshop was decent for the price paid and the park outside is fantastic also. Overall a top place to take the kids. Mine being 9,6&4
We visited during lottery open week so received free adult entry. We had a brilliant afternoon. Kids ages 3 and 7 both enjoyed all the hands on activities. We particularly liked the stop motion video creator stations. Wasn't particularly busy when we visited on a Sunday. Kids didn't have to wait to do anything. Deducted one star as a few niggles like only one ball for 3 magnetic walls, no paper at drawing station or at air blower experiment, broken parts/handle on circuit boards. Would still recommend. We also enjoyed a walk by the water, the small play area outside and seeing the swans and geese. Spent about 3 hours there in total.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026
