Spring into family fun at the Science and Industry Museum!
- Written by Thom Bamford
- Last updated 3 days ago
- Attractions, City of Manchester
Spark your curiosity and ignite your senses this spring with a fantastic family adventure at the Science and Industry Museum.
From 5th to 21st April, the museum is bringing science to life with an action-packed programme of interactive experiences, captivating science shows, and hands-on fun for all ages.
Whether you’re exploring the incredible world of animal senses in Wild Senses, diving into the hilariously gross world of human biology with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You, or taking a nostalgic trip through gaming history at Power Up, there’s something for everyone.
Curious minds of all ages can marvel at the legacy of one of the world’s greatest thinkers in Stephen Hawking at Work. Plus, unleash your inner inventor with exciting experiments in the museum’s interactive gallery, Experiment.
With unforgettable adventures around every corner, this spring is the perfect time to explore, play, and discover the wonders of science. Ready to dive in?
Read on to find out what’s waiting for you at the Science and Industry Museum this spring holiday.
What’s on at the Science and Industry Museum this Spring Holiday?
Embark on a wild journey with Operation Ouch!
Following its sell-out success over the February half-term, Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You is back to take families on a hilariously disgusting dive into the world of our senses.
Get ready to venture through a waxy ear canal, navigate sensory rooms, and discover the wonders of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
The adventure culminates in a riotously fun finale as you don a bogie hat and get sneezed out of a giant nose. It’s an experience you won’t forget!
Date: 14th February 2025 – 4th January 2026
Age: Recommended for ages 5 and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Price: £10. Family discounts available. Ages 3 and under are free.
Location: Special Exhibitions Gallery, Level -1, New Warehouse
Level up at Power Up
Gamers, get ready! Experience five decades of gaming magic at Power Up, the ultimate interactive gaming experience.
Whether you’re nostalgic for retro classics like Pac-Man and Pong or eager to dive into the world of virtual reality, Power Up has something for everyone.
With over 100 consoles available to play, you can challenge your family to a friendly match or reminisce over your old favourites.
Plus, with an annual pass available, you can return again and again to relive the fun.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays during term time, daily during school holidays
Price: Day Pass: £8; Annual Pass: £15. Family discounts available. Ages 3 and under go free.
Location: Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Level 1, New Warehouse
Wild Senses
Experience the amazing abilities of animals in Wild Senses, an exciting new science show. From buzzing bees to clever bats, discover how these fascinating creatures rely on their extraordinary senses to navigate and thrive.
Ever wondered how your senses compare to those of your furry friends? Follow the interactive sensory trail and test your skills: see if you can sniff out fun like a curious canine.
Join their knowledgeable Explainers at the Tasting Station to uncover how bees experience the world through taste and smell. Step into the Bat Cave to learn about the unique way bats sense their surroundings, and get creative by crafting your very own bat to take home!
Date: 5th–21st April 2025
Price: Free
Age: Recommended for all ages
What will you build, sense, and discover at Experiment
Visitors of all ages can unleash their inner scientist in Experiment, the museum’s free interactive gallery.
Experience science in action with optical illusions that let you see through walls, giant musical pipes that play with a touch, and even a powerful mechanical system that allows you to lift a car with one hand.
Create glow-in-the-dark art, explore heat vision with a thermal camera, and marvel at the wonders of magnetic art. Open daily on Level 1 of the New Warehouse, it’s the perfect space for discovery and hands-on learning.
Date: Open daily
Location: Level 1, New Warehouse
Age: Recommended for all ages
Discover even more
While the museum undergoes its exciting multi-million-pound restoration, there’s still plenty to explore.
Discover mind-blowing machines in the Textiles Gallery, experience hands-on experiments in the Experiment Gallery, and be inspired by world-changing innovations in Revolution Manchester. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to view remarkable objects from Professor Stephen Hawking’s office, now on display in a special highlights exhibit.
Plan your visit to the Science and Industry Museum
Entry to the museum is free, with additional paid tickets available for Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You and Power Up. Secure your spot now for a holiday filled with unforgettable experiences.
For more information and to book your tickets, visit their website here
This spring, come for the science, stay for the fun – it’s going to be sense-sational!
- This article was last updated 3 days ago.
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