There’ll be free, family fun in the sun no matter what the weather with the Science and Industry Museum’s Sun Playground on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August.
Kids and grown-ups can make their own magic rainbow diffraction sunglasses, build a virtual reality solar system and get up close with exotic animals who use the Sun to their own advantage.
The Manchester Astronomical Society will be sharing solar imagery, and kids can use solar science to make pop-up cards.
Plus, keep an eye out for the Mirror Divas, Glimmer and Glamour, who will be out and about bringing their super shiny stilt walking act to the museum.
All these activities and more will be taking place alongside the new blockbuster exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, The Sun, which explores humanity’s exciting, mythical and sometimes dangerous relationship with our nearest star.
There are hands-on activities taking place at the museum all summer. Alongside the Sun Playground will be Power UP, the ever-popular retro-to-modern gaming festival, the incredible working machinery of the Textiles Gallery, and Stephenson’s Rocket back in Manchester after 180 years.
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES
THE SUN PLAYGROUND
Date: 17–18 August
Make magic rainbow diffraction sunglasses, build a virtual reality solar system and get up close with exotic animals who use the Sun in many different ways.
Please note, some activities require a free ticket to be booked in advance.
PI: PLATFORM FOR INVESTIGATION – POWERED BY SIEMENS
Date: 10 August and 21 September
Hands-on science fun plus the opportunity to meet real-life scientists and find out about their latest discoveries.
SCIENCE SHOWDOWN: THE SUN
Date: 20 July – 1 September
Join us at this interactive show where we’ll try to answer your burning questions about the sun. There’ll be spinning science, big bubbles and even bigger decisions to make as you get to vote for the coolest fact about our sun.
PLANT POWER
Date: 20 July – 1 September
Light or dark? Warm or cold? Whatever the environment we’ve got a seed for you. Get your green fingers twitching at our workshop, where you’ll discover the science of seeds, find out how the sun powers your plant or flower, and plant your own mystery seed to take home.
SUN DETECTORS
Date: 20 July – 1 September
Brighten up your summer outfits with a colour-changing band or bracelet. Make your own must-have accessory then watch it transform in the UV light of the sun.
A STAR IS BORN STORYTELLING
Date: 20 July – 1 September
Join us on a journey of a lifetime—the lifetime of a star, from stellar nurseries to glittering galaxies. This free storytelling event will fill little ones with wonder.
TICKETED FAMILY EVENTS
THE SUN
Date: Until 5 January 2020
Price: £8 adults/£6 concessions/children under 16 free
A joyously fun, visually stunning and utterly fascinating exploration of the awesome power, incredible beauty and dangerous dark side of our nearest star.
POWER UP
Date: Until 1 September
Price: £7–12 (family discounts and early bird offers available)
The return of the retro gaming festival, this year featuring handheld consoles for the first time.
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