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Magna Science Adventure Centre

Rotherham, United Kingdom•4.2(4.7k)•Museum

Explore interactive science pavilions and hands-on attractions spanning air, water, earth, and fire at this innovative steel-heritage museum.

Magna Science Adventure Centre is an engaging museum housed in a former steel factory, offering families an immersive journey through science and industrial heritage. Visitors can explore multiple themed pavilions including Air, Water, Earth, and Fire, along with specialized attractions like Sci-Tek, Aqua-Tek, and The Big Melt, each designed to make science accessible and exciting through interactive experiences. The venue caters to families with children of various ages, providing both educational and entertaining activities. Facilities include indoor and outdoor spaces, making it suitable for year-round visits. The centre is pushchair-friendly, ensuring accessibility for families with younger children. On-site food options are available at Refuel Magna, allowing visitors to refuel during their adventure. Magna holds prestigious awards recognizing its contributions to education and family entertainment. The venue also offers school visit programs, special events including Christmas parties, and venue hire options for group bookings. With its unique blend of interactive science exhibits, industrial heritage storytelling, and family-friendly facilities, Magna provides an educational experience that inspires curiosity about science and engineering.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Refuel Magna

On-site food and drink facilities for visitors

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Google Reviews

4.2(4.7k reviews)
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Paul Varty

Paul Varty

a month ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a fantastic day out at Magna Science Adventure Centre and would highly recommend it to families. We chose to add Gift Aid to our tickets, which means we can return as many times as we like for a whole year, making it excellent value for money. The highlights for us were the Big Melt, which was an impressive spectacle, the fire tornado and wind tornado demonstrations, and the working JCB bucket arms that visitors can operate themselves. The hands-on exhibits really help bring science and engineering to life and kept both children and adults engaged. The centre does a great job of combining education with fun, and the industrial setting gives it a unique atmosphere. There is easily enough to fill a full day, and with the annual return option we'll definitely be back again. A brilliant family attraction that's well worth a visit. 🚜🔥🌪️🔬

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Bruce Jones

Bruce Jones

3 months ago

My 2 year old loves Magna, she always talks about it. Value for money is there with the annual pass. The areas have fantastic interactive games. She went bananas for the find and seek game, love this idea. The outdoor play area is second to none. However, some of the demos need some maintenance as they don’t work correctly, and we are yet to see the live demo of the iron works at the fire area despite visiting 3 times. But I’m struggling to knock a star off because we still love it.

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Lisa Scott

Lisa Scott

4 months ago

My family and I had a great time here today. My 6 year old daughter absolutely loved it and spent a long time engaged with the activities- especially the mining in the Earth zone and the pneumatic tubes in the Air zone. She also really enjoyed the Science Show and chatted excitedly about the experiments she saw! There were a couple of broken exhibits/activities but even with this, there was still plenty to do and we easily filled a whole day, especially with a visit to the adventure park afterwards. All the staff we spoke to were very helpful and friendly and provided excellent service.

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LW Drone Flyer

LW Drone Flyer

4 months ago

Great day out, good for the kids to learn some of the fundamentals of the the main elements of earth, air, fire and water. Set inside an very interesting building thats fascinating to see on its own. Big outdoor play area too, good to see they had three lifts and not just one for getting between the different floors. Good value as standard price is for an annual pass.

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james brook

james brook

5 months ago

We visited Magna for the first time with our daughter and found it such an enjoyable experience for all the family. Each zone provides fun learning and hands on experience. The staff are super friendly and passionate about what they do. The outside play area is also fantastic and look forward to returning in the spring to enjoy it more.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Magna Science Adventure Centre

Is Magna Science Adventure Centre free to visit?

Magna Science Adventure Centre is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Magna Science Adventure Centre dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Magna Science Adventure Centre.

Is there parking at Magna Science Adventure Centre?

Yes, Magna Science Adventure Centre has on-site parking.

Is there food at Magna Science Adventure Centre?

Yes — Refuel Magna is on site at Magna Science Adventure Centre. On-site food and drink facilities for visitors

Is Magna Science Adventure Centre pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Magna Science Adventure Centre is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Magna Science Adventure Centre?

Magna Science Adventure Centre is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Magna Science Adventure Centre by public transport?

Magna Science Adventure Centre is well-served by public transport.
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