Victorian Visual Wonders

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Discover how the Victorians played with images before the invention of cinema. Try out a Zoetrope; a Steroscope, a Stanhope viewer and find out about how Magic Lanterns work. You can also make your own Victorian-inspired visual wonder to take home. Suitable for ages 7+ Free entry   —   All welcome

Ever wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks) Ever wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work? Join our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. And if you're visiting as a family, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories […]

Ever wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work?

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks) Ever wondered how our ingenious scientific instruments work? Join our volunteers for an afternoon getting hands-on with some of our collections — and see our amazing objects in action. And if you're visiting as a family, why not grab a Light and Space backpack to explore science stories […]

Writing in the Museum with Megan at The Writers’ Greenhouse

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Workshop Description  You’re invited to explore the History of Science Museum after dark through guided creative writing with Megan at The Writers' Greenhouse. Everyone’s welcome, from history, science, or writing buffs to complete newbies in any or all of those. In this workshop you will: Discover the astrolabes up close with a museum curator Take part in […]