Don't miss W5 LIFE Saturday Sessions
Spark young imaginations every Saturday with hands-on STEM challenges, creative activities, and family fun!
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MED-Lab
Step into MED-Lab — our interactive exhibition area developed in partnership with Almac — to explore the medical marvel that is the human body and discover how medicines are developed!
Energise
Our Energise zone supported by SSE Airtricity challenges you to use your own physical power to bring our energy-themed interactive exhibits to life.
Making Sense
Step inside a multisensory world of wonder in W5’s Making Sense zone. You won’t believe your eyes.
The Marvellous Machine
W5’s Marvellous Machine brings learning to life with hands-on exhibits powered by clever cogs, amazing airways, super springs and everything in between.
In our Nature
Discover the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, produce and places that make Northern Ireland like nowhere else on earth.
The Lost Planet
Unleash your inner explorer in The Lost Planet, our multisensory activity zone for 3-11 year olds.
What's On
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W5 - Space
23rd May 2026 - 31st Aug 2026
W5 LIFE Saturday Sessions
Selected Dates from 29th Aug 2026
From the Harbour to the Moon
30th Aug 2026
The Snail Artist
5th Sept 2026 - 27th Sept 2026
Halloween at W5
17th Oct 2026 - 1st Nov 2026
W5 LIFE
W5 LIFE provides a natural progression from curriculum-based education to skills, careers and employment-focused opportunities.
From exciting Summer Camps and free family-focused Saturday sessions to inspiring school and group workshops, as well as education courses that support lifelong learning.
W5 LIFE empowers people of all ages to explore, develop and thrive.
W5 Birthday Parties
Celebrate the big day at W5, where over 250 interactive exhibits across eight exciting zones and daily live science shows offer endless fun. Plus, enjoy a private party room for your group, tasty food and refreshments, and a party greeter to make the day extra special.
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