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Awesome science stuff

The Science Shop is awesome. You'll find everything from pocket-money souvenirs to amazing experiments that you can do in your kitchen. It's best to explore everything in the shop early on so you can avoid the rush at the end of the day. When you've finished your visit, you can continue your STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) journey when you get home.

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Science Shop photo of small products such as pens and erasers
Science Shop photo of a Moon toy in a box
Science Shop photo of various boxed toys related to science and technology

STEM Souvenirs

Are you a future astronaut? A paleontologist? An entomologist or a biologist perhaps? You'll be wowed by the wall that's covered with fact-filled books. Discover encyclopaedias with fantastic pictures and first reading books. Explore study guides and interesting books for older children.

And there's loads more! Get creative with puzzles, posters, models and STEM-themed construction kits. There's even astronaut ice cream – yippee!

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Join the Curiosity Club

Spend the next 12 months making new discoveries with an annual membership. Get free entry, discounted tickets to The Planetarium and lots of special extras!

Join us with an annual membership
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Fiesta fun this summer

Olympic and Paralympic fever is taking over both inside and out! Beat the bugs in the Bug Olympics. Create an epic opening ceremony inspired by nature. Find out about the science of us. And discover what happens to our bodies during exercise. 

Join in the fun
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Trick or treat this October half term!

Calling all mini monsters, witches and werewolves! Come and join us for some fiendish science fun this October half term. Take on the trick or treat trail. Join the mini monster disco. Watch the Potions Science Lab live show. Plus so much more! 

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