See and do for schools

Ignite curiosity about science and maths through hands-on exhibits and immersive experiences. A must-do for KS2 and KS3.

Hands-on area encouraging early exploration of science.
For Nursery, Reception and Year 1.

This multi-sensory gallery encourages excitement and curiosity about patterns in the world around us.
For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

Find out about space travel and how astronauts live and work in space.
For Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

A dynamic show all about forces and magnets.
For KS2.

A gross, squirm-inducing show about the workings of the human digestive system.
For KS2.

Spanning more than 500 years of history, these galleries provide a rich context for our experience of medicine and health today. For KS2 upwards.

Discover how we live and work in space, how we landed on the Moon and our mission to explore other planets.
For KS2 upwards.

Think like an engineer and try your hand at the skills they use every day. For KS3 and KS4,

See how everyday domestic appliances have changed over time - what they are made from, how they are powered, their form and design.
For KS1 upwards.

Discover remarkable objects - from the earliest steam train to medical breakthroughs - that have changed our lives.
For KS1 upwards.

See our incredible display of aircraft telling the story of powered flight.
For KS1 upwards.

Experience the thrill of flying in a Red Arrows jet.
For KS2 upwards (if taller than 107cm).

Explore the science of who we are through intriguing objects, artworks and interactive exhibits.
For KS3 upwards.

Trace the story of steam power and the lives of its inventors and users.
For KS3 upwards.

Find out about the science of the climate system through interactive displays and intriguing artefacts.
For KS3 upwards.