WATCH: Aberdeen science centre officially re-opens after £6 Million revamp
The Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans unveiled a commemorative plaque
The astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans, has officially re-opened the Aberdeen Science after it's £6 Million revamp.
Formerly known as the stratosphere, the iconic Aberdeen attraction is the oldest centre of it's kind in the UK and a much loved location for school trips over the years for pupils in the North East.
It's been open to the public, sometimes on a limited basis due to Covid-19, since last November. But today (Friday October 8th) was the first chance for an official opening ceremony due to the pandemic.
More than 60 new interactive exhibits over two floors now await visitors, including RoboThespian, a chatty humanoid robot sponsored by the centre’s Digital Futures Partner, Equinor, and The OPITO Theatre of Energy – the UK’s first immersive experience of its kind.
Around 100 invited guests attended the event today, when Professor Heymans unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the centre’s transformation.
WATCH: We speak to Professor Heymans and Chief Executive Bryan Snelling
“It is a great honour to join Aberdeen Science Centre in celebration of its reopening,” said Professor Heymans. “A fantastic visitor attraction with outstanding interactive hands-on exhibits, Aberdeen Science Centre provides the perfect place for curious young minds to have fun exploring the wonderful world of science and technology.”
Bryan Snelling, chief executive of Aberdeen Science Centre, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Professor Heymans and our invited special guests to mark the official opening of Aberdeen Science Centre following its fantastic redevelopment.
“Although we have had a challenging first year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which also delayed our celebratory event, we are now open seven days a week and have welcomed thousands of visitors through the doors, as well as school groups and corporate guests.
“This is a celebration of all the work that has gone into redeveloping the centre to transform it into a modern visitor attraction which showcases STEM innovations through educational and fun exhibits and events.”