Hands-on STEM learning for home education families
Aberdeen Science Centre welcomes home education families and groups looking for practical, hands-on ways to explore science.
This page explains how home educators can use the centre, access learning opportunities and get in touch with the team to plan a visit or group activity.
Flexible science learning outside the classroom
Home education families can use Aberdeen Science Centre as part of a wider approach to practical STEM learning, with interactive exhibits, workshops, activities and resources that help bring science topics to life.
Visit as a family
Home education families can visit Aberdeen Science Centre during public opening times and explore the centre at their own pace. This gives children time to follow their interests, revisit favourite exhibits and learn through hands-on discovery.
Plan a group visit
Home education groups can contact the team to discuss group visit options, workshop availability and practical arrangements. This may be useful for families learning together, local home education networks or groups looking for a shared STEM activity.
Home Education workshops
Aberdeen Science Centre runs a dedicated Home Education workshop once a month, giving families the chance to take part in practical, hands-on STEM learning alongside other home educators.
Access learning resources
Aberdeen Science Centre’s education resources can support learning before, during or after a visit, helping families continue STEM exploration beyond the centre.
Arrive ready to explore
On the day, your group will be welcomed by the ASC team and guided through the planned visit format, including exhibition time and any booked workshop activity.
Support for learning at home
Our Resources section includes learning materials and practical STEM content that can support home education families, group organisers and learners exploring science outside a traditional classroom setting.
Use these resources to prepare for a visit, follow up on a topic or bring more hands-on science into your home learning.
Planning a home education visit or group activity?
If you are a home educator or part of a home education group, contact the team with a few details about what you are looking for.
It is helpful to include:
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Whether you are enquiring as a family or group
Number of children and adults
Age range of learners
Preferred dates or times
Any topics, workshops or areas of interest
Any access, sensory or support requirements
Learning does not have to sit still.
Plan a hands-on science visit that gives home learners space to explore, test ideas and follow their curiosity.
