Scottish Submarine Centre
Submarine museum in Helensburgh built around the midget submarine X51 Stickleback, with film and projection shows.
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About the museum
The Scottish Submarine Centre opened on 11 November 2017 in a former church hall on West King Street in Helensburgh. It is a Scottish charity and describes itself as Scotland's only submarine museum and education centre.
Its centrepiece is X51 HMS Stickleback, an X-craft midget submarine. The craft stands on raised supports in the main hall, and the centre uses immersive video, audio and laser projection to tell the story of the submarine service and of the submariners who crewed her.
The visit is organised around timed shows in the hall, including a show called X-Craft "Dive Deep" and a presentation on X51. The main hall can also be hired for private events and corporate events, with a 360-degree projection system, and the centre hosts live music and performances.
Highlights
- X51 HMS Stickleback, an X-craft midget submarine
- Immersive video, audio and laser projection shows
- X-Craft "Dive Deep" show
- Timed shows throughout the day with no booking needed
- Main hall available for private and corporate events
Permanent exhibition
- X51 HMS Stickleback – The X-craft midget submarine X51 is shown in the main hall, with projections and film telling the story of the submarine service and its crews.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Scottish Submarine Centre (Scottish charity SC045355)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £14 |
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| Reduced | £9Students and concessions |
| Children & teens | £8 |
| Students & apprentices | £9 |
| Families | £352 adults and 2 children. |
Members of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum Friends ("The Submarine Family") receive a discount, according to the friends group.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 160 guests.
The main hall holds up to 160 guests, with a catering service available. Corporate events can use a 360-degree projection system.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | Admission includes the timed film and projection shows; no booking is needed. Live music and performances take place in the hall. Visitors cannot enter the submarine itself. |
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