How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes 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 […]

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes 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 […]

Einstein in Oxford: Thinking in Music

Trinity College Broad St, Oxford, United Kingdom

An evening of music and conversation 5.45 pm  Doors open 6.00 pm  Music and conversation inspired by Einstein's life and legacy 6.50 pm  Q & A with the audience 7.15 […]

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes 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 […]

How Does It Work (including Light & Space Backpacks)

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Free entry   —   All welcome   —   Includes 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 […]

Alice’s Wonderland Adventures

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Help Alice find the White Rabbit in a fun gallery-based game. Get the answer right at each museum object to move your figure on the board game and unlock the next question. Answering all the questions leads to finding the white rabbit and a sticker! You can also pick up a paper Alice trail and […]

Object handling: Victorian Visual Wonders

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Thursday 30 July 2026: family drop-in Join our volunteers every Thursday afternoon in July, 2-4pm      Get hands-on with Victorian microscopes and optical instruments     Find out more about their history and explore original specimen slides     Suitable for adults and families of all ages. No need to book - just drop in and join the fun. Access: unfortunately, […]

Sensory Trail: Materials Magnified

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Thursday 6 August 2026: family summer drop-in Join us every Thursday afternoon in August, 2-4pm, for hands-on family fun      Borrow hand-held microscopes to follow our sensory trail   And don't miss the chance to get hands-on with some intriguing objects including our wonderful Victorian microscopes.     SEND-friendly activities suitable for children age 4+ in family groups No need […]

Sensory Trail: Materials Magnified

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Thursday 6 August 2026: family summer drop-in Join us every Thursday afternoon in August, 2-4pm, for hands-on family fun      Borrow hand-held microscopes to follow our sensory trail   And don't miss the chance to get hands-on with some intriguing objects including our wonderful Victorian microscopes.     SEND-friendly activities suitable for children age 4+ in family groups No need […]

Sensory Trail: Materials Magnified

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Thursday 6 August 2026: family summer drop-in Join us every Thursday afternoon in August, 2-4pm, for hands-on family fun      Borrow hand-held microscopes to follow our sensory trail   And don't miss the chance to get hands-on with some intriguing objects including our wonderful Victorian microscopes.     SEND-friendly activities suitable for children age 4+ in family groups No need […]

Sensory Trail: Materials Magnified

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Thursday 6 August 2026: family summer drop-in Join us every Thursday afternoon in August, 2-4pm, for hands-on family fun      Borrow hand-held microscopes to follow our sensory trail   And don't miss the chance to get hands-on with some intriguing objects including our wonderful Victorian microscopes.     SEND-friendly activities suitable for children age 4+ in family groups No need […]

The Measure of Things Objects, Knowledge and Everyday Life in India

History of Science Museum , United Kingdom

Friday 18 September, 6.00 - 7.30pm History of Science Museum, Broad Street, OX1 3AZ Booking essential  |  Tickets £0.00 About the event What can surveying instruments, grain measures and everyday measuring practices tell us about science, work and life in India? Join researchers and collectors from India and Oxford for an evening of objects, conversation […]