Cosmic Adventures - Summer Fun!
This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.
Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!
Events

23 July - 3 September
Join astronaut Tim Peake in a thrilling high-speed spaceflight with a new virtual reality experience from the Science Museum Group – available every day of the summer holidays!
£5.00 per person ( Suitable for age 8 years+ )
Experience length is approximatley 15 minutes.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked experience.
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Join us for space-themed science experiments, including making your own stomp-rockets!
£7.50 per participant
Timings: 10.15-11.15
12.00-1.00
2.00-3.00
Please note that this is a taught activity session which will begin promptly at the time stated. Late-comers may miss out on taking part in some of the activities.
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Sculpt a miniature clay landscape and let your imagination run wild!
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 3-11
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Learn how to make a beautiful nebula in a jar to take home.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 4-11
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Make your own moving hand and pair of feet that will run all by themselves to take home.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Design and make your very own walking robot puppet to take home.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 4-11
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Make your very own acrobatic superhero toy to take home.
A/N This activity involves small pieces and will recquire adult support.
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 6-11
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Design a flying rocket and gliding space monster to race against one another.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 3-11
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Make a moving rocket picture to take home.
£3 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Last admission at 2.30pm.
Please note that this is a drop-in session: tickets can be purchased for either the morning (10.00-12.30) or afternoon (12.30-3.00) block.
Suitable for ages 3-11
Book nowThis summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.
Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!