The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester has a programme of interactive shows, workshops and other learning activities for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3.
There are 12 activities in the Schools’ Programme, ranging from free to paid-for events.
Creative Science: Seeing Sounds
£5 per pupil introductory offer
Fun, vibrant and surprising, this morning of structured activities will challenge students to explore the concepts of sound waves in a cross-curricular, creative context, working as part of team and reflecting real working practices.
Explosions: A Blast from the Past
£3.50 per pupil
In this energetic, fun and investigative science show, your pupils will learn how to think scientifically and harness the energy of explosions.
Forces and Flight
£3.50 per pupil
Full of surprise and funny moments, this show designed to stimulate all the senses and get children excited about what forces mean in the real world.
Circuit City
£3.50 per pupil
Lively, upbeat and humorous with lots of surprises—this show uses audience participation to communicate the key principles of electricity, while challenging the children to make their own discoveries.
The Wonder of Light
£3.50 per pupil
This surprising science show conveys the principles of light through audience participation and experimentation. It encourages pupils to explain their own findings, and challenges their expectations.
Little Local Heroes: Inventors Wanted
£3.50 per pupil
This high-energy, mischievous show inspires curiosity, drawing out questions about real-life figures and basic engineering concepts and celebrating creativity and invention.
Little Local Heroes: Cotton Mill Circus
£3.50 per pupil
This inspirational story is hopeful and positive, yet teaches your pupils about the grim reality of Victorian mill-children’s existence.
Engineer Eric’s Difficult Day
£3.50 per pupil
When it’s time to let off some steam, this entertaining show is full of silly moments that will get your class excited about engineering.
Engine Demonstration
Free
In this live demonstration of our historic machinery, we’ll show your pupils how steam engines work and teach them about the history of power.
Manchester Mills
Free
Go back in time to Cottonopolis and learn what life was like for Victorian mill workers (including some as young as your pupils) in this thunderous demonstration.
The Revolution Manchester Show
Free
Help your class discover the story of where science met industry and the modern world began, from steam power and the cotton industry, to computing and cutting-edge scientific research.
Little Local Heroes: Counting Chaos
£3.50 per pupil
Meet Joseph Green, Station Master at the Liverpool Road Railway Station. He counts every object that travels in and out of the station. From tasty fruit to mischievous sheep, every day is a challenge. However, today is different—he’s got our help!
