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Space Explorers: Family Fun Day

Explore the wonders of space with a special day of free, hands-on activities for British Science Week.

Enjoy out-of-this-world music and movement, sensory activities, science shows, gaming-themed crafts, storytelling and much more. 

Take a break in our picnic space with your own food and drink, or visit our café for a range of tasty hot and cold food and drinks.

What's On

Giant Leaps

Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience with a new interactive installation by acclaimed choreographer Corey Baker. Throw some shapes as you're transported through the galaxy and see how your movements influence the journeys of stars and space dust.

Find out more about Giant Leaps.

Exploring Space: Science Show

Experience space and light in a whole new way with this live show. Discover how we use telescopes, satellites and rockets to explore our universe and learn more about the planets and stars of the galaxy.

Sensory activities

Take part in space-themed sensory activities for all ages, including a sensory ‘space-walk’ provided by local community partners.

Space Station Gaming

Join Impact Gamers to create a mini space station game using techniques from paper to PC. Take materials away with you to carry on at home.

Part of the Science Museum Group