Explore

We have a number of activities for kids, teachers and researchers.

You can use the quick links to jump to a particular section or you can scroll down to browse all our activities and get excited to come and explore with us.

For Kids

Are you a young person looking to learn more about science? Come on down to our museum, there’s plenty to see and do.

Child wearing virtual reality glasses.

You can learn about Newtonian physics from our bumper swing, or why not travel back in time and meet our resident Woolly Mammoth?

Our exhibits are designed to be accessible for interested minds, so make sure you come ready to learn and explore.

Plasma ball glowing and causing static electricity.

We also have the Young Stars club which meets once a week on a Saturday between 10:00 and 13:00 where you’ll get to explore and experiment with our team of experts.

During the school holidays we run special holiday clubs where you can join other children your age to go on a journey of discovery. Each holiday we pick a new theme to explore.

To find out more about the holiday club and how you can join, send us a message.

Hands pressing colourful light buttons on a wall

For Teachers

As a community-driven museum, we want to work with schools to create places of learning and exploring. Our team are on hand to give your students guided tours of the museum, teach them in our learning laboratory, and provide great video presentations that will excite and inspire them.

A book, microscope and pot of pencils on a desk infront of a chalk board with physics written on.
An exhibition of two blue walls with electical wires sticking out and lit up.
Whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling in a large gallery.

Please get in touch with us here to find out more about our facilities and to arrange a time to bring your students through for a visit.

For Researchers

Drawing of three spherical shapes with spikes

Are you looking to get involved with our team of researchers and academics? Our museum offers various ways for you to use our resources and contribute towards them. We have online records, laboratory space, and a working relationship with a number of universities around the country.

Please get in touch with us here to find out more about our facilities and to arrange a meeting regarding research with us.

Boy slouching on a chair in a room filled with exhibition desks.