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CATALYST

Museum Of The Chemical Industry

Mersey Road

Widnes

Tel: 0151 420 1121

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Discover an interactive world where science and technology come to life. Get your hands on dozens of working  exhibits , games, puzzles and multimedia programmes. Melt a crystal, split a molecule, and step into the sights, sounds and smells of the past. Travel 100 feet in the glass lift and marvel at the views from the Observatory. Science has never been so much fun!

A great action-packed family attraction with an excellent educational focus.

Also on offer is free car parking and a shop where you'll find a wide range of intriguing scientific toys, souvenirs and gifts. 

Facilities:

Shop. 

Restaurant. 

Free car park.

 

Opening times: 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Friday and Bank Holidays

Weekends 11am - 5pm

Open most Mondays during school holidays.

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day.

 

Admission: (as at January 2003)

Adults £4.95  Children £3.50  Under 4 Free

Family £14.95  Concessions £3.95

 

Signposted from junction 7 off the M62 and junction 12 off the M56