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Family newsletter This month find out about our October half term activities, go on an adventure through poetry with our upcoming live showCentrally Heated Knickers and spend a night at the Museum!

October half term Join us this October half term for scary science in our Little Lab of Horrors, gather the family around for a story about the person who changed the way trains work forever or create your own mini Science Museum and fill it with some of our favourite objects. You can also meet engineers who have created some super smart bicycles and try them out.

Plan your visit

Centrally Heated Knickers Science Nights New online shop 5 - 7 December Go on an exciting adventure with Centrally Heated Knickers, our upcoming theatre show performed by children's poet Michael Rosen. Discover the world of science through songs, poems and flights of musical fancy from The Homemade Orchestra. Book for 2014 Explore exciting hands-on workshops, science shows and amazing exhibits at our special monthly sleepover for 7-13 year olds. Book your space now to spend a night at the Museum. Now live We are excited to announce the launch of our new Science Museum Online Shop. Purchase science-related gifts, toys and homewares more easily with our 'quickview' tool and speedy checkout. Start browsing now and discover exciting new products coming soon. Book More Shop Win a copy of The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet! There's poop, planets and pandemonium in The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet, a supersonic space adventure, written by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter from McFly. For your chance to win a copy, send an email by midnight on 4 November 2013 with your details. Download the free activity pack to discover some amazing space facts, play the Poop Pairs card game and complete the Planet Wordsearch. We recommend... The Curious Scrapbook of Josephine Bean Barbican 29 October - 5 November Meet a 'scrapologist', someone who looks after old and mysterious scrapbooks, and watch the world within her latest find come alive in this charming half term show by Shona Reppe. Suitable for children aged 7+.       Book   Perranporth Ramble story app Kneehigh Theatre Company Download the new free app from award winning theatre company Kneehigh and discover stories for the North Cornwall Coast. Learn about the vibrant history that includes dynamite works, a secret army and knitted swimming costumes. Download