W5
About the Business
W5 is an exciting and innovative institution located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that offers visitors a fun and interactive way to learn about science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Housed in a state-of-the-art building called The Odyssey, right at the heart of Queens Quay, W5 is the perfect place for all those curious minds seeking a hands-on experience.
As a museum, W5 offers a unique way to learn and explore the world around us. Through its interactive exhibits, it takes visitors on a journey through Northern Ireland's history and touches on topics of environmental and social importance on a global scale. From its fully equipped science labs to its interactive discovery zones, W5 provides a creative and unique learning experience for visitors of all ages.
Not only is W5 a point of interest for tourists in Northern Ireland, but it is also a community institution that strives to engage local schools and families with STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). An essential part of W5's ethos is to inspire and educate the next generation of great minds in science and technology, and to encourage visitors to embrace learning and discovery.
W5 is also the perfect location for special events, workshops and corporate events. Its abundance of conference space, state-of-the-art equipment, and excellent catering service provides an innovative and creative environment for all.
Overall, W5 is a unique museum that offers a hands-on, interactive and exciting experience that is perfect for families, school groups, tourists, and anyone who loves to learn and explore!
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Location & Phone number
The Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ, United Kingdom
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Reviews
"W5 is located at the SSE Arena in Belfast and it has recently had a renovation. W5 itself is an interactive science centre with attractions for the entire family to enjoy. It’s located over 5 floors and the best way to see what there is would be to go to the website. There are science projects, information on the planet, the power of the wind and the sea, how to fly a plane, and how an F1 car works. I recently attended the W5 late show which was Halloween themed and it was an excellent evening out. There is loads of parking outside in the SSE Arena car park and there are places to eat also in the arena. Everything you would expect for such a large venue."
"Interesting place for entertaining the kids, a lot to try and experiencing. The ticket prices were very reasonable given the amount of activities to try out. The admission are free for kids that are younger than 3, and there is a big playing area for them as well."
"Tons of great activities that kids will love and learn from. The place was overrun by several school groups when we visited, who screamed and shouted with little oversight from the adults. The harbour views are wonderful."
"There was plenty of exhibits and fun interactive things to go. It was a bit busy but nothing out of the ordinary. You could always find a free area so waiting time was minimal. The build your own race car bit wasn't really up to much and there was a bit broken on one exhibit and another was out of order. Other than that a good day with both physical and mental activities a plenty"
"Visited here on a very busy Sunday with 3 children aged between 6-17. Easy to find, ample car parking available and very reasonable considering what's on offer. Although very busy we had lots of time to see just about everything, it's spread out over a few floors and different area's are themed. There's toilets on every floor too and a fabulous shop on the ground floor, there is a coffee dock but we didn't use it. Favourite activities on the day included the climbing structure, News desk, grafitti board and tug of war. There is an area for small children which we had booked for our 6 year old but she chose to stay in the main area, it would be more suitable up to age 5! We spent about 3 hours here just after arriving in Belfast and had a great time, would highly recommend."
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