Saturday 12 October 2019

Science Museum - Touch down at the Science Museum this half term

Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery

Fuel your imagination this half term

Keep the kids entertained this October and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world.    
With over 50 mind-blowing exhibits, shows and demonstrations to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.

Science to try at home

Solid or liquid? You be the judge! 

As Halloween is creeping closer, why not become a slime expert?
In a bowl, add the bicarbonate of soda, PVA glue and food colouring and give it a stir. Mix in the contact lens solution until it starts to come away from the bowl. You can also add a small amount of shaving foam and keep stretching it! 
Head down to Wonderlab this half-term to explore even more extraordinary exhibits.

Top Secret: From Ciphers to Cyber Security

Discover the remarkable world of codebreaking, ciphers and secret communications in our must-see, free exhibition.  
If you feel you're ready to become a world class secret agent, our Top Secret Agency is hiring this half term! Put your code breaking skills to the test, explore the wonders of sending secret messages and find out what happened in the case of the missing parrot.

You might also be interested in...

...Our flight simulators

Have you ever wanted to fly your own jet? Take the controls on Fly 360°, our hands-on flight simulator.  
And for those who aren’t quite old enough yet, there’s still the chance to take off with the Red Arrows 3D

...Another free exhibition

Explore the world of  autonomous machines in this cutting-edge exhibition.
Driverless will give you a unique glimpse into the AI-driven tech that could shape the habits, behaviour and society of tomorrow.   

...our IMAX Cinema

Meet the ISS crew members in an immersive IMAX presentation on one of the biggest screens in the UK.  
A Beautiful Planet provides a truly unique position to witness humanity’s impact on the natural world and develop a deeper connection to the place we call home. 

Elsewhere in the museum

Free gallery, open daily 
From rockets to satellites, probes to landers, this gallery showcases some out-of-this world objects.  
Tuesday 22nd October
Join us to discover the wonders and importance of clean air science in this free, drop in workshop. 
Free gallery, open daily
From pop-up toasters to horse-drawn vacuum cleaners, take a closer look at the development of household appliances.