This February half term Science of the Sea at National Maritime Museum Cornwall – family fun with a BANG! Science of the Sea shows with Bristol Explorer Dome: 21 to 25 February, 11am, 12noon, 2 & 3pm. Make and Take craft workshops Chromatography Creatures: 19 to 27 February, 12.30 to 3.30pm.
This family science show is suitable for adults and children aged 5 and over, but all are welcome. Explore the science of water, the nature of atoms & molecules and how they can be solid, liquid or gas. Learn how liquid nitrogen and dry ice illustrate states of matter and investigate weird and wonderful seas of fire and ice on other worlds. Split H2O into an explosive mixture and consider hydrogen as a fuel of the future. Bring your curiosity and questions for Explorer Dome’s expert science presenters. Expect plenty of audience interaction, freezing fog, fire and BANGS!
These arty science experiments use colour and water, separating pigments to create colourful sea creatures. Chromatography is the process scientists use to separate mixtures by letting them slowly move past each other. In this experiment the water (a liquid) carries the pigment through and over the surface of a coffee filter (a solid) and in the process it separates the individual pigment colours.
Museum Trail: 19 to 27 February
Become a scientist and find out which sea creatures use bubbles to survive. Six lab coats have been hidden around the Museum; they contain the answers you are looking for! Find them all to collect your prize.
What else is at National Maritime Museum Cornwall? Explore 15 galleries over five floors, jump aboard boats, climb the 100-foot Lookout Tower, go underwater in the Tidal Zone, uncover ocean adventures and survival stories and sail miniature boats on the Waterfront Boat Pool.
It’s free!
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The Science of the Sea half term activities are FREE as part of the Museum’s annual admission fee. Pay once and get in free for a year.
