W5 Interactive Discovery Centre
Overview
"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!"
Contact details
Odyssey Place 2 Queens Quay Belfast Northern Ireland BT3 9QQ United Kingdom
Access Card notes
Access Card with +1 Accepted as proof of access need for an essential companion.
Access guidance
- Priority queue entrance for those with difficulty queuing
- Spaces for wheelchairs are available in lecture theatre
- Accessible Parking: Disabled parking bays are available in the main Odyssey site car park and the small car park to the rear (closest car park to W5 entrance). The car park operates on a first come first served basis for all parking spaces. Blue badge holders must display their blue badges at all times whilst parked.
- There are 7 unisex, wheelchair accessible toilets throughout public areas within W5 (Ground floor opposite Gift Shop, Level 1 beside Coffee Shop, Level 2 concourse, Level 3 concourse, Level 4 concourse, Level 5 beside Lecture Theatre and Level 5 beside the Seminar rooms). In the Ground Floor accessible toilet (located outside the Gift Shop) there is an adult sized changing facility and hoist. Please note that W5 does not provide slings for use with the ceiling hoist for hygiene reasons - customers are required to bring their own sling.
- Assistance dogs are welcome and we can provide water for dogs as required.
- Access Card Accepted as proof of entitlement for an essential companion.
- A small number of exhibits in W5 have strobe lighting. Visitors who are affected by strobe lighting should inform staff upon arrival at the Ticket Desk who can arrange to have these exhibits switched off for the duration of the visit, as a precaution.