Step into the sandals of the young athletes from the classical past and join the Great Greek Gymnasium. It's a fun-filled family event exploring the world of ancient sports.
Discover how the ancient Greek gymnasium was more than just a training ground - it was also a place of learning, a little similar to a school today, Try you hand ancient sports and get creative with sporty crafts. Get the whole family involved and play, learn and explore together.
A digital alarm that you have programmed to wake you up will be so cool (at least you won't be irritated when it won't let you sleep in!). Learn how to code the micro:bit to become a light-sensitive wake-up alarm. And, if your curtains are drawn, put it under a lamp with a timer and you're still good to go!
No previous experience is required, just an interest in making tech do cool things!
Build yourself a pocket-sized, hand-held ‘brain’ game that can keep you occupied for hours while testing your focus and memory skills.
No electronics experience is required, although you will need a steady hand to assemble the components and use the tools.
This is a great workshop aimed at children aged 9 years and above. All under 14's must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Booking essential.
In this talk, developer, geek, and digital archaeologist, Steven Goodwin, breaks down the very first program ever written to explain what it does and how it works. He covers the background of Ada and Charles Babbage (the father of computing who designed both the difference and analytical engines), and goes on to simulate the first program in an easy-to-understand manner.
He finishes up with a discussion on the controversy surrounding her involvement in computing, aiming to answer the question once and for all - "Was she really the first programmer?"
Ever wanted to build your very own moving monster? Then come on down to the Museum of Technology and try your hand at combining basic physics with a dash of creativity and build your own pneumatic monster!
Booking Essential.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
What do you get when you mix art and robots? An art bot! Try your hand at building simple circuits, designing and decorating your very own art-creating robot.
There are two workshops in one day: 10.30am - 12pm and 1 - 2.30pm.
Booking Essential.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.
In this workshop, you'll create a metal loop that you then have to guide around a wire maze without the two touching. If you they touch, a buzzer sounds and you have to start all over again!
No electronics experience is required although you will need a steady hand to assemble the components and use our tools.
This is a great workshop aimed at children aged 9 years and older.
Writing good code is a lot like making beautiful music - in this case, literally! Sonic Pi brings together two kinds of creativity by combining code writing with music composition. As the creator Sam Aaron says, '...(it is) the sound of code'!
This workshop is ideal for those aged 8 and older, ideal for those at upper KS2 and KS3 level.
As part of Story Week, explore the world of adventure and childhood make believe with a Peter Pan craft session. Apply your creative technology skills to make your very own snapping Tick Tock the Crocodile.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 8-11 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
Tickets include all materials and instruction.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and adults are free. Maximum 2 children to 1 adult.
What a perfect way to spend a leisurely summer afternoon flying a kite you have built yourself.
The period from 1860 to 1910 is often referred to as the ‘golden age of kiting’ in Europe, with kite flying becoming a widespread hobby. In an era that had a fascination with flight, children and adults alike were able to participate in this activity by building and flying a kite.
This workshop is suitable for children aged 6-9 years. There will be guided step by step instructions and demonstration from members of the museum team.
