Catalyst

• What they offer

  Catalyst is a science discovery centre and accredited museum in Widnes with interactive hands-on exhibits, historical galleries (including 'Birth of an Industry' and a glass-walled rooftop Observatory Gallery), family science shows and workshops. It also runs school visits and workshops, group visits, birthday parties, afternoon teas, conferences and community engagement projects, and has a café and shop open without paying admission.

• Ages served

  The site describes itself as suitable 'for all ages' and for family visits; school workshops are aimed at pupils from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3, and the Theatre and Laboratory teaching spaces host workshops for pupils aged 8 years and upwards. No specific minimum or maximum visitor age is stated.

• Accessibility & sensory provision

  The page states Catalyst 'has been designed with all visitors in mind', with ramped access to the building, level access to all areas, a lift to all floors, an accessible café and shop, and a Changing Places facility; there is also a large free car park and an external glass lift to the Observatory Gallery. It refers visitors to a separate Access Page for accessibility information including SEND accommodations, and mentions accessibility audits as part of its community programme, but no details of sensory provision are given on this page.

• Quiet / relaxed sessions

  Not stated on this website.

• Cost

  The page refers to a 'Visits and Prices' section and mentions reduced rates for Brownie, Scout or holiday activity clubs with more than 10 people and a unique package for U3A or Probus groups, but no actual prices are given; the café and shop can be used without paying admission.

AI-generated summary of Catalyst's own website (source) -- not independently verified. Please confirm details directly with them.