What is W5?
whowhatwherewhenwhy – W5 is Ireland’s award winning science and discovery centre at Odyssey in Belfast. With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events. We have a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day.
You can hop off your Belfast City Sightseeing tour at stop #3 and remember that tours pass every 30 minutes so you can just hop back on again.
W5’s location, on the bank of the River Lagan, at Odyssey, the Northern Ireland Landmark Millennium Project, provides spectacular views of Belfast and the River and is only a short walk from Belfast City Centre.
Did you know?
- All events, shows and temporary exhibitions are FREE with your admission to W5
- Your admission to W5 is valid all day so you can stay as long as you like
- W5 has picnicking areas so you can bring your own food and make a day of it and our cafe on level one offers a delicious selection of fresh sandwiches, scones, traybakes and Costa Coffees.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm, last admission 4:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm, last admission 5:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm, last admission 5:00pm
We recommend that you allow a minimum of two hours to visit W5.
Website: https://www.w5online.co.uk/w5-information/opening-hours/.
Admission Prices
| Entrance Fees | GBP |
|---|---|
| Adult | £10.50 |
| Child | £9.00 |
| Concession | £9.00 |
| Toddler under 3 | FREE |
| Carer | FREE |
| Family 1 Adult & 3 Children | £36.00 |
| Family 2 Adult & 2 Children | £38.00 |
*Children are persons aged 3 to 16 years. Under 3s are free of charge.
Please note: All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult, who is aged 16 years or over. Children under 13 years must remain under the control and supervision of that adult at all times.
W5 is a Charity
This means W5 is a not-for-profit charitable organisation with educational aims. As a charity, W5 can treat the cost of your admission ticket as a charitable donation. This is called Gift Aid. Making your admission under ´Gift Aid´ will enable W5 to continue its work in formal and informal education. For more information visit www.w5online.co.uk/w5-information/gift-aid/.
