Christmas at the Science Bar

Shows

Festive Freeze

Join us on an adventure into low temperatures with demonstrations so cool, they're freezing! Have you ever wondered what it's like to touch a cloud? Wonder no more. Make your way to the Science Bar to discover Festive Freeze.

Festive Fireworks

Crackle! Whoosh! Pop! Watch as our pyrotechnics team explains the science behind fireworks with eye-popping experiments that are sure to go off with a BANG! Which colourful chemicals light up our night sky? Come along to find out.

Extreme Existence: The COLD

Come along and discover the science behind huddling, shutting out the cold, the advantages of colourless blood or allowing the cold to take hold. W5’s Science Communicators will need volunteers on stage as we explore the science behind some remarkable creatures in 'Extreme Existence: The Cold.' Uncover how animals survive in some of the coldest places on Earth. This interactive show allows you to choose the animals to learn about while we delve into their adaptations to life under extreme conditions. Audience participation is essential!

Science Mysteries of Christmas

Christmas is a time of mystery and wonder! Have you ever wondered how Santa gets around the world so quickly on Christmas Eve? And, how exactly does he manage to squeeze himself down a narrow chimney? Join us as we look at these Christmas conundrums and propose just a few scientific solutions of our own.

Drop-in Event

Mission Santa

Can you help Santa? His beard is black, there’s soot on his sack, and his nose is tickly, too—but with your help, he’ll NOT get stuck up the chimney. ACHOO, ACHOO, ACHOO!

Join us at the Science Bar on Level 2 to build your very own Santa rocket to launch up the chimney. Mission Santa drop-in will take place from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on the following dates:

• 30 November and 1 December
• 7 and 8 December
• 14 and 15 December
• Daily from 16 – 23 December