Science Oxford, Let's Celebrate
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Since Science Oxford first opened in October 2005 it has been enthusing visitors, young and old alike, about the wonders of science. To celebrate our third anniversary, Science Oxford will be hosting a week-long celebration with FREE activities between Saturday 25 October and Saturday 1 November for both adults and children.
For adults, ‘Apocalypse How?’ takes a look at the ways that scientists have told us that the world is going to end. What with epidemic viruses, supervolcanoes, and climate change, not to mention asteroids or alien invasion, it’s hard to know which one's going to wipe humanity out first! But now there's a way to find out, which is to discuss the issues with the scientists concerned, starting with ‘It Came from Outer Space!’ on Tuesday 28 October at 6.30pm.
For children and their families, our Hands On science gallery will be open and free of charge throughout the week (except Sunday). Hands On has a range of permanent exhibits where children can operate a digger arm using hydraulics, create an aerodynamic train in a wind tunnel, and the most popular of all, take a ‘picture’ of your shadow.
In addition, our week of birthday celebrations will kick off our new temporary exhibition ‘Spy School’ with children undertaking a top-secret mission which will test their observation skills, puzzle solving and code breaking. And of course no celebrations at the end of of October would be complete without a ‘Halloween Show’, which takes place on Thursday 30 October for the whole family to enjoy.
‘With our free activities, we are thanking audiences who have visited us so far and encouraging others, perhaps more sceptical about a science centre as a place of enjoyment, to give us a try!’ says Anne Lechelle, Marketing Manager at Science Oxford.
For adults, ‘Apocalypse How?’ takes a look at the ways that scientists have told us that the world is going to end. What with epidemic viruses, supervolcanoes, and climate change, not to mention asteroids or alien invasion, it’s hard to know which one's going to wipe humanity out first! But now there's a way to find out, which is to discuss the issues with the scientists concerned, starting with ‘It Came from Outer Space!’ on Tuesday 28 October at 6.30pm.
For children and their families, our Hands On science gallery will be open and free of charge throughout the week (except Sunday). Hands On has a range of permanent exhibits where children can operate a digger arm using hydraulics, create an aerodynamic train in a wind tunnel, and the most popular of all, take a ‘picture’ of your shadow.
In addition, our week of birthday celebrations will kick off our new temporary exhibition ‘Spy School’ with children undertaking a top-secret mission which will test their observation skills, puzzle solving and code breaking. And of course no celebrations at the end of of October would be complete without a ‘Halloween Show’, which takes place on Thursday 30 October for the whole family to enjoy.
‘With our free activities, we are thanking audiences who have visited us so far and encouraging others, perhaps more sceptical about a science centre as a place of enjoyment, to give us a try!’ says Anne Lechelle, Marketing Manager at Science Oxford.