British Science Week (7th – 16th March) is almost here, and this year’s theme, “Change & Adapt,” brings a fantastic lineup of events across the Midlands.
Whether you’re into hands-on experiments, nature tours, or creative science activities, there’s something for everyone, and we have options for all budgets, too!
Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham
Saturday 15th March
📷 Caitriona Dunnett
Explore science, art, and climate change with:
✅ Cyanotype Prints – Create sun-powered art (11am-3pm).
✅ Origami Plant Pots – Make and plant your own (11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm).
✅ Climate Tour – Discover fascinating exhibits (timings announced on the day).
✅ Moss Safari – A microscopic journey into resilient ecosystems (11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm).
More details here.
Green’s Windmill, Nottingham
12th-16th March
Step into the world of George Green and explore hands-on experiments with light, electricity, and magnetism.
Free entry, suitable for all ages.
More details can be found here.
Erasmus Darwin House, Lichfield
Saturday 8th March
Free children’s science activities (ages 7-11) from 11am-3pm.
Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment!
More information here.
Derby Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 8th March
🦋 Explore Nature & Habitats through colour and camouflage.
🎨 Hands-on creative activities inspired by the Notice Nature Gallery (10:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm).
More info here.
Museum of Making, Derby Silk Mill
Saturday 15th March
Inspired by Textiles? Get creative and explore how science and engineering shape materials.
Discover more here.
Daventry Museum
Saturday 8th March (10am – 4pm)
A day packed with fun experiments and hands-on science:
✈️ Paper plane trials
🧤 Fleece-to-felt transformation
🦠 Slime making
🌱 Planting seeds
🐍 Meet real-life reptiles & insects
🏗 Chat with engineers & archaeologists about history and technology.
Free entry – drop in anytime.
More info here.
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