What's On

The Generation Game

Using pop bottles, balloons, dominoes, water and even the energy from your
breakfast can we generate enough electricity to run the show. Join us and find out about the many different sources of energy we rely on and why Hero was almost 2000 years ahead of his time.

You can download an information and resource pack here

Due to popular demand The Generation Game will be running for an extra weekend on September 11 and 12.

Yucky You

Ever wanted to know why bogies are green? Why you sweat and why it smells? Where your food goes and what causes you to burp? If you have, then this is the show for you. A truly yucky show which answers all the questions you were afraid to ask! Fun filled and suitable for all the family.

This show runs from 18 September 2010 to 17 October 2010 at weekends and in local school holidays

Spooky Science

Ever seen a pumpkin bleed or a coin scream? Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how our senses can create fear and how you can make scary effects. Not a show for the faint hearted!

Spooky Science runs from 23 to 31 October at weekends and through local school holidays.

Fire and Light

What are the three ingredients that we need to make fire? Why are fireworks different colours? See the mysterious relighting candle and the amazing fire tornado in this illuminating show.
Due to the nature of the demonstrations this show is not suitable for children under 6

Fire and Light runs from 6 to 29 November 2010 at weekends.

Mission to Mars

Fancy going on a holiday to Mars? Find out how long it would take you, what equipment you would need and who you might meet.
Suitable for under 7s.

Mission to Mars from 11 September 2010 until 17 October 2010 at weekends and through local school holidays. Additional charge £1.30.

Secret Life of Stars

The secrets of black holes and supernova are amongst the mysteries of the night sky revealed in this show.
Suitable for over 7s.

Secret Life of Stars runs from 11 September 2010 until 17 October 2010 at weekends and through the half term holiday. Additional charge £1.30.

Graham the Ghost

Graham the Ghost has lost his glow, can science help him find it?
Suitable for under 7s.

Graham the Ghost runs from 23-31 October during weekends and local school holidays.

Winter Skies

Winter is a great time for viewing stars, but what will you see if you wrap up warm and take a look? We’ll take you on a tour to find some of the most famous winter constellations and find out why these stars can’t be seen at any other time of the year.
Suitable for under 7s.

Winter Skies runs from 6 November until 12 December at weekends. Additional charge £1.30

Pawprints in the Winter Sky

Help Izzy take a tour of the night Sky as she learns about the animals you can find amongst the stars. See if you can spot The Great Bear and Draco the Dragon!. Suitable for under 7s

Pawprints in the Winter Skies runs from 6 November until 12 December during weekends. Additional charge £1.30.

See, touch, discover!

Become absorbed in the fascinating world of science and technology with a vast array of hands-on exhibits to explore.

Puzzles and activites that will keep the whole family entertained include: Fire a rocket; Test your reaction times; Race an electric car; Launch a hot air balloon; Watch a bubble race ...and much, much more.

Student Wednesday

Every Wednesday Techniquest has a special offer for students. £2 after 2pm for all students (NUS required). So if you don’t like sports and would like to do something interesting with your Wednesday afternoon, then Techniquest is the place to be.