About Us
Dundee Science Centre opened to the public in July 2000 as one of Dundee’s premier visitor attractions. The centre, which attracts over 60,000 visitors a year, is one of four Scottish science centres, along with Glasgow Science Centre, Our Dynamic Earth and Satrosphere science centre in Aberdeen.
Dundee Science Centre is a registered charity engaged in promoting public engagement with science.
Our vision
A culture of curiosity, confidence and engagement with science for the Tayside community.
Our mission
Dundee Science Centre’s mission is to be a community resource, which:
- provides a high quality, inspiring social venue for learning for the whole community
- contributes to the development of a culture of engagement with science, and promotes science as an aspect of local culture
- engages the wider community with Dundee’s science research community, raising local pride in local discovery
- raises the profile of Dundee as a city of science and scientific discovery
- supports the formal 3-18 curriculum
- is an efficient, responsible and trusted organisation
Our values
- we aim to inspire learners, and we act as learners ourselves, in everything we do
- we aim to inspire excitement about science and learning, and we are excited about our work
- we act ethically and as responsible citizens
- we are proud of Dundee and our region’s discoveries
- we aim to be a trusted resource for the community
As a team, we commit to this mission and values, and aim to raise the profile of Dundee Science Centre for our work, both locally and internationally, and of Dundee as a city of many discoveries.
Dundee Science Centre is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in Scotland No. 181709. Scottish Charity No. SCO33272. Sensation Ltd is registered in Scotland No. SC 186239.
Registered office for both companies: Sensation, Greenmarket, Dundee, DD1 4QB. Group VAT Registration: GB 7429035 34.
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