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Light Day

Embark on a journey to discover the science of light in this day-long package. Add an IMAX screening to really inspire your whole group.

STANDARD ITINERARY

PRICE: Free

Book a Light Day and your students can visit Wonderlab and enjoy the interactive show Light it Up! absolutely free.

To make the most of your visit to the museum, we recommend adding an IMAX 3D documentary—see the additional options below.

WONDERLAB 

DURATION: 30 minutes
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 80

Visit our most interactive gallery and get hands-on with science. In Wonderlab, students can investigate how light and sound work through an amazing range of fun, interactive exhibits. By experimenting, playing and exploring, they will learn about how light and sound are the building blocks of the technology we use every day.

More about Wonderlab

Light It Up! SHOW

DURATION: 25 minutes
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 90

Welcome to the illuminating world of light! In this show, you will embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the modern camera. Explore how to take the perfect picture of the universe in an activity for your whole class. Compete against your friends to uncover the hidden dangers of Egyptian tombs and witness the disgusting world of bacteria! 

IMAX 3D: Antarctica

PRICE: £5.50 per person
DURATION: 47 minutes
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 30; maximum 190

A spectacular 3D documentary in our IMAX cinema—the biggest screen in West Yorkshire—is an exciting and visually stunning treat for your students. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Antarctica uses never-before-seen footage and the latest underwater filming techniques to transport you to the planet’s most mysterious and wild continent.

More about IMAX 3D: Antarctica


Please note: If you’re unsure about group sizes, please get in touch—we will always do our best to accommodate your group, and our team will be happy to chat through the options. Email us at info@sciencemuseumgroup.ac.uk.

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