Join us Thursday 15th August for a fun and educational science craft activity where children will explore the fascinating world of glass using a polariscope!

This event will combine hands-on science with creative colouring to help kids learn about the hidden stresses inside glass.

Suitable for ages 7 +.

Adult ticket: £7.50 – includes museum admission.

Kids go free for this activity and museum admission during the school summer holidays!

A drop-in activity. Visit the museum, drop in to the activity room anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, to participate in this activity.

Activities:

Polariscope Viewing:

Discover how a polariscope works.

Look through the polariscope to see colourful patterns in glass objects.

Learn how these patterns show us where the glass is stressed and why it happens.

Colouring Fun:

Get creative with a special colouring activity where you’ll design your own “stressed glass” patterns.

Use bright colours to mimic the patterns seen through the polariscope.

Interactive Learning:

Hands-On Science: Engage with real scientific tools and see amazing visual effects.

Creative Crafting: Enjoy a fun colouring activity that helps reinforce what you’ve learned.

Educational Fun: Learn about the science of glass in a way that’s easy to understand and super fun!

All materials provided. Come and explore the magical world of glass with us. It’s science, it’s art, and it’s a whole lot of fun! Don’t miss out on this colourful adventure!

This event is sponsored by The Royal Society and the Places of Science Grant.