Friday 26 May 2017

Science Museum - Half Term Fun at the Science Museum


Think Like a Scientist at Wonderlab

Open daily | Level 3

Order live experiments at our Chemistry Bar, see lightning strike before your eyes, play with forces on giant slides or travel through space under a canopy of stars.  
This spectacular interactive science gallery will encourage your little one to think like a scientist. With talented Explainers on hand and explosive science demonstrations throughout the day, Wonderlab: The Statoil Gallery is a must this half term. 

Live Science

Who Am I Gallery | Level 1

Take part in a real science experiment and get your face scanned in 3D!
The team of friendly Live Scientists at Imperial College London are back and this time they're researching micro-expressions. 
Give them your best smile and they'll document it in a precise 3D image. 

Legend of Apollo

Wellcome Wing | Level 0 

Experience the sights and sounds of an Apollo expedition to the Moon in thrilling 3D with special effects including wind, flashing lights and moving seats.
Don't forget to swing by the Apollo 10 Command Module before your 3D expedition, on display in the Making the Modern World gallery.

Try Our Simulators

Fly Zone | Level 3

Find out what it's like to fly your own low-level mission in the RAF's latest Typhoon jet in our simulator, Typhoon Force. Alternatively, take the controls on Fly 360 and pilot your own simulated jet...

Family Activities this Half Term

Until 2 June | Across the Museum

We're putting on a selection of free drop-in workshops and activities for kids of all ages this half term.
Join us to build your own doodle machine or catch a performance of The Hello Show, an interactive show where you can help launch a rocket!

Tim Peake's Spacecraft

Wellcome Wing | Level 0

See the TMA-19M capsule, the very Soyuz capsule that carried Major Tim Peake home from the International Space Station last year. This little capsule has survived a 400km journey from outer space.
Can you spot the charring from its fiery descent?

Visit our IMAX Theatre

IMAX Theatre | Level 0

With a giant screen the height of four double-decker buses, you don't just see an IMAX film, you feel like you're part of the action.
We'll be showing a selection of films throughout the week including A Beautiful Planet, narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, and Robots 3D.

BSL Events at the Museum

Saturday 3 June 

We'll be hosting two Deaf-led family events with voice over interpreters this half term. 
Join us for Numberjump, the mathematical board game for ages 7 and above, or watch the Real McCoy in British Sign Language: an interactive storytelling adventure!

Shop 'til you drop

Treats from our shop

Keep the children entertained this spring half term with fun and educational activities from the Science Museum Shop.    

Science Nights

Saturday 3 June 

Fancy sleeping over at the Science Museum? 
Come to our next special overnight event for 7-11 year olds. With exciting hands-on workshops, science shows, a breathtaking film in our IMAX Theatre, and a tasty breakfast.