Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen? What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan? This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games!
Suitable for all ages.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Video games have progressed from simple black and white pixelated play to immersive epics that rival any blockbuster movie. But how did this happen? What did Nintendo make before Mario, and who was their real competitor in Japan? This tour lasts around 45 minutes, and provides an opportunity to discuss and even argue the merits and weaknesses of your favourite consoles and games!
Suitable for all ages.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026.
Pop in to the Polar Museum for crafts, trails and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have special objects out from our handling collection and the chance to chat with our friendly staff and volunteers about what's cool according to us.
Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026. We look forward to seeing you!
Pop in to the Polar Museum for crafts, trails and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have special objects out from our handling collection and the chance to chat with our friendly staff and volunteers about what's cool according to us.
Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026. We look forward to seeing you!
Pop in to the Polar Museum for crafts, trails and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have special objects out from our handling collection and the chance to chat with our friendly staff and volunteers about what's cool according to us.
Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026. We look forward to seeing you!
Pop in to the Polar Museum for crafts, trails and activities all based around the world's coldest places. We'll have special objects out from our handling collection and the chance to chat with our friendly staff and volunteers about what's cool according to us.
Drop in between 10am and 1pm - no need to book.
This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2026. We look forward to seeing you!
From giant protein structures to anatomical casts and maps, discover how models have helped scientists make sense of the world. Explore examples from biology, chemistry, and physics, and find out how scientific models have changed our understanding of nature, medicine, and the human body.
There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.
Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free.
From giant protein structures to anatomical casts and maps, discover how models have helped scientists make sense of the world. Explore examples from biology, chemistry, and physics, and find out how scientific models have changed our understanding of nature, medicine, and the human body.
There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.
Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free.
Explore how medicine has changed over time through objects from the museum's collections. Try out a much-hyped Victorian medical device, uncover how microscopes transformed our understanding of disease, and discover the breakthroughs that shaped modern healthcare.
There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.
Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free.
Explore how medicine has changed over time through objects from the museum's collections. Try out a much-hyped Victorian medical device, uncover how microscopes transformed our understanding of disease, and discover the breakthroughs that shaped modern healthcare.
There will be a brief introduction to the session at the start of each hour.
Meet in the Learning Gallery. Drop-in, free.
