About Us
Please book your tickets in advance before you visit.
Catalyst is an interactive science centre whose aim is to make science exciting and accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Find out how the products of chemistry are used in everyday life - from medicines to Meccano and learn about the 'chemistry' industry and its role in our lives, past, present and future.
Who visits?
Catalyst is a great action-packed family attraction with an excellent educational focus. During term time, schools visit to take part in our exciting programme of curriculum based activities and during school holidays families can take part in our special events and hands-on workshops.
Some of these may be taught in our state-of-the-art Discovery Lab, with its modern design and funky colours, it's like no other lab you will have ever seen!
We have something for all age groups, and a friendly welcome is guaranteed!
What is there to do?
During the lockdown, Catalyst took the opportunity to continue with the refurbishment programme and are re-opening with a brand new reception and foyer area, a new cafe, gift shop and a new exhibition area for community led exhibitions.
In addition, there is a fantastic new gallery on the ground floor with loads of exciting hands-on exhibits to investigate!
Who are we?
Catalyst is a charitable trust whose ultimate responsibility for its operation lies with a Board of
Trustees. The development of the centre has been funded through an effective partnership of chemical industry companies, local government, the North West Regional Development Agency and a grant from the Millennium ReDiscover Fund.
Family workshops during the school holidays; family science workshops on the last weekend of every month.
Catalyst is a unique day out - science has never been so much fun!
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