Join us in February half term for Science of the Sea – family fun with a BANG! Learn where energy comes from and witness explosive experiments in our science shows, get creative in Make & Take, and embark on a captivating Museum trail.
The Show
Shows at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 3pm
Have you ever wondered how boats, ships and submarines move? How do they produce the necessary forces and where does the energy come from?
To find out, take an exciting 25-minute perambulation through the world of forces & energy with your expert guide, Mr Wright.
He’ll help you explore the science goodness behind these questions. Along the way he’ll also propel an (un)lucky volunteer across the stage on the Wonderstruck Rocket Car, tinker with liquid nitrogen, and explode a rather large bowl of breakfast cereal.
What will you experience?
Experiments will include fire, at times loud noises and lots of visual stimulus. If you have family members who are neurodivergent or have sensory sensitivities, then it is important to be aware that this show will be very stimulating for all the senses.
Quieter sessions
Quieter sessions will take place at 11am on Sundays. In these sessions some of the louder elements of the show will be omitted. These sessions will still feature demonstrations that will impact the senses, but they will be a little quieter than other performances. We would advise that ear defenders could still be useful. For more information, please contact us at enquiries@nmmc.co.uk.
Make & Take
Every day, 12.30pm to 3.30pm (last entry 3.15pm)
Join us to make your own Scribblebot, a robot that will draw you a picture! Create your own design, put on your lab coat and head to the experiment table to watch your robot create a masterpiece.
Museum Trail
Every day, 10am – 5pm.
Search high and low to find 5 lab coats hidden in the Museum. Each coat tells the story of a Cornish scientist and their discoveries!
What else is at National Maritime Museum Cornwall?
Explore 15 galleries over five floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, uncover ocean adventures and survival stories and sail miniature boats on the Waterfront Boat Pool. Plus, have fun in Skull Island Play Zone and learn about Cornish maritime history in our Cornwall galleries.
It’s free!
The Science of the Sea half term activities are FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.
