What's on at Life: May - November 2014

What’s on May - November 2014

The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EP life.org.uk

One ticket gets you everything!

Life Science Centre is an award-winning attraction and a great value day out for families and adults too. One ticket gets you exhibitions, theatre shows, the planetarium and the 4D Motion Ride* - the only one in the North East!

The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

BODY WORLDS Vital is an awe-inspiring journey through the human body, celebrating its complexity, beauty and potential.

BODY WORLDS Vital brings together a collection of real human bodies, specimens and organs which have been willed by donors and preserved through plastination, a ground-breaking preservation method invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Visiting with children?

Given the nature of the BODY WORLDS Vital exhibits, it is up to parents, guardians, or school staff to decide whether the exhibition is appropriate for the children in their care. As a guideline, we suggest that BODY WORLDS Vital is of particular interest to children aged 8 and over, and adults of all ages.

This is for guidance only - you know your children best. We advise that all children are accompanied by an adult. If you are considering bringing children or school groups to BODY WORLDS Vital, please refer to our online guides which have been developed to help you make the most of your visit: life.org.uk/body-worlds

More for the whole family

There’s so much for the whole family to explore at Life! Gaze at the stars in our planetarium, the largest in the North; enjoy a thrilling adventure on our 4D Motion Ride*; get creative in our Curiosity Zone and learn some fascinating facts in our Science Theatre! There’s also a whole range of activities for little ones including the Young Explorers’ Zone and our special planetarium shows for under 7s. *Height restrictions apply. See website for details.

Everything is included in your Science Centre ticket!

+ 4D Motion Ride + Planetarium + Curiosity Zone + Live Theatre Shows + Young Explorers’ Zone + Exhibitions

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

All included in your ticket!

17 May – 2 November

38 million people have experienced BODY WORLDS across the world – here’s YOUR chance!

BODY WORLDS Vital brings together a collection of real human bodies, organs and translucent slices which have been willed by donors and preserved through plastination, a ground-breaking process invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

Curiosity Zone The Curiosity Zone is 100% hands-on and fun! You can sculpt magnetic art, create a massive machine with gears and pulleys and make music that lights up!

The Curiosity Zone is assisted by grants from the Northern Rock Foundation and the Garfield Weston Foundation.

Inside DNA A fascinating exhibition all about you - your health, your identity and your ancestry.

7 June – 5 November

Confiscation Cabinets Trolls, tennis balls and Top Trumps – it’s amazing what teachers have had to confiscate over the years! Enjoy the booty collected over three decades in this fascinating collection.

4D Motion Ride See, smell and feel the action on the North East’s only 4D Motion Ride. Shows change throughout the year.

For safety reasons, you need to be at least 1.2m in height to use the 4D Motion Ride.

Amazon Until 3 October

Escape the Monster

Night at the Toy Store

4 October – 7 November

8 November – 6 January

Frankenstein

Planetarium Enjoy the stars, the Moon and even a little bear in Britain’s most popular planetarium! Various shows throughout the day.

Back to the Moon for Good

Little Bear

What’s New, Einstein?

Learn about the Google Lunar XPRIZE race to the moon. Ages 7+

Our little bear explores animal patterns in the night sky.

Under 7s

Find out what Einstein and other great thinkers have done for us. Ages 14+

Until 28 December

From 7 May

From 23 April

Space: a Beginner’s Guide Explore the universe, comets and black holes. Ages 7+

From 13 September

Audience key: family

young explorers (under 7)

children (7-12)

teenagers and older children

adults

schools

uniforms (rainbows, beavers, brownies,cubs,guidesandscouts)

groups

Science Theatre Watch our Science Explainers bring science to life in our brilliant theatre. Shows change throughout the year.

A Day at the Beach

Move it!

We explore ways of making sounds. Ages 7+

Explore seaside science: waves, sand, sunburn and even ice cream! Ages 5+

Find out how your amazing body works and moves. Ages 7+

Until 1 June

3 June – 14 September

From 16 September

What’s that Noise?

Young Explorers’ Zone Enjoy this special area, designed for under 7s to explore, discover, wonder and create. It’s creative, safe and fun!

We also run a series of pre-school days, especially for ages 4 and under (see the events section for details).

The Young Explorers’ Zone is funded by SITA Trust, as part of their “No More Waste” programme.

For Adults

School Groups

Life has a whole programme of activities for grown-ups including mini courses, special events and workshops. Don’t forget, we’re open late during the BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition on Thursdays (until 8pm). See life.org.uk/adult for all the latest information.

Our schools’ programme provides hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on science education that cannot be replicated in the classroom. We’re the largest provider of science workshops for schools in any European museum or science centre, providing over 40,000 educational experiences to school students each year. For more information and a list of our workshops, visit life.org.uk/education

MSc Public Engagement with Science Delivered in association with

Delivered jointly by Northumbria University and the Centre for Life, the course encompasses academic and practical components, providing a balanced programme aimed at maximising outreach and public engagement work in science.

From September 2014 For further information visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/pes or contact Programme Leader, Carole Marshall, at carole.l.marshall@northumbria.ac.uk

Events and Activities 2014 Date

3 May – 5 May

Event

Details

Animal Magic

Experience amazing animal magic Included in your as we welcome some furry friends Science Centre ticket. to Life, plus enjoy everything else the Science Centre has to offer.

May Bank Holiday Weekend

From 10 May

Every third Saturday of the month 11.00am – 1.00pm

CoderDojo Sessions

A monthly computer coding club for ages 8 - 17 run by volunteers and hosted by Life Science Centre.

Price (if applicable)

Who it’s for

FREE. Book tickets at www. coderdojonortheast.org.uk

17 May – 2 November Includes late night opening every Thursday (until 8.00pm)

Various (See website for details.)

The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies

BODY WORLDS Vital

Special Events

Look out for this icon on BODY WORLDS Vital special events:

SPECIAL EVENT

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

The BODY WORLDS Vital Included in your programme of special events Science Centre is being delivered in partnership ticket. with Northumbria and Newcastle Universities (and others). We are adding to the programme regularly. Keep checking our website for the latest details life.org.uk/body-worlds-events

Meet the Scientist

Throughout BODY WORLDS Vital Included in your there will be a chance to meet a Science Centre range of scientists who are body ticket. experts. For more details visit life.org.uk/meet-the-scientist

20 May

Pre-school Day

Specially designed so that young children can enjoy and explore the Science Centre.

Extra activities provided.

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free. Maximum three children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.

20 May

Bright Club Newcastle

The thinking person’s variety night. Blending comedy, music, art, new writing, science, performance and anything else that can happen on a stage.

Venue: The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle.

£4 per person (over 18s only).

Book tickets via The Stand: www.thestand.co.uk

Is it okay to display human bodies? A chance to experience BODY WORLDS Vital followed by a panel debate about the ethics of this controversial exhibition.

Science Centre ticket prices apply. Booking essential. We recommend you arrive at least one hour early to see BODY WORLDS Vital. The debate will begin at 7.00pm prompt.

Various (See website for details.)

9.30am – 3.00pm

8.00pm – 10.00pm

21 May

7.00pm – 8.00pm

Organised in association with Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

Over My Dead Body The Ethics of Displaying Corpses

SPECIAL EVENT

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

Audience key: family

young explorers (under 7)

children (7-12)

teenagers and older children

Date

Event

24 May – 1 June

This half term, there’s lots going on for all the family. Under 7s can take a walk with Little Bear to explore the stars in our new planetarium show, and visit our Young Explorers’ Zone. Children aged 5 and over can see some seaside science in A Day at the Beach Science Theatre show, while older children will enjoy gazing at the stars in our daily Live Skies planetarium shows, journeying through the Amazon on the thrilling 4D Motion Ride and getting creative in the Curiosity Zone.

HALF TERM

adults

schools

Details

uniforms (rainbows, beavers,

groups

brownies,cubs,guidesandscouts)

Price (if applicable)

Who it’s for

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

Our new exhibition, BODY WORLDS Vital, celebrates the beauty and potential of the human body.

7 June – 5 November

Confiscation Cabinets

10 June

9.30am – 3.00pm

Pre-school Day

Specially designed so that young children can enjoy and explore the Science Centre.

Extra activities provided.

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free.

Maximum three children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.

26 June – 30 October

Drawing in BODY

Life drawing sessions in the BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition, led by artist Rachel Allen. Suitable for ages 14+.

£25 per session (includes access to BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition).

Booking essential.

Drawing materials provided.

The thinking person’s variety night. Blending comedy, music, art, new writing, science, performance and anything else that can happen on a stage.

Venue: The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle.

£4 per person (over 18s only).

Book tickets via The Stand: www.thestand.co.uk

Last Thursday of each month 6.00pm – 8.00pm

WORLDS Vital

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

SPECIAL EVENT

15 July

8.00pm – 10.00pm

19 July – 31 August SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Bright Club Newcastle Organised in association with Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

As well as the stunning BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition, your ticket gets you access to all activities on offer in the Science Centre. You can journey to the Amazon on our 4D Motion Ride, play and explore in the Curiosity Zone, enjoy A Day at the Beach, our fun science show and explore space and the stars in the North’s biggest planetarium. Our lovely Science Explainers will have lots of fun ‘make and take’ activities for you too.

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

Date

9 August

7.00pm – 9.00pm

Event

Details

Price (if applicable)

Who it’s for

An Offally Good Adventure

A unique dining experience in which we explore the cultural, historical and scientific significance of eating offal, while you get right to the heart of the issue with a delicious meal.

For prices and ticket details visit www. eatnewcastlegateshead.com Available from late June.

Specially designed so that young children can enjoy and explore the Science Centre.

Extra activities provided.

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free. Maximum three children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.

SPECIAL EVENT

9 September

Pre-school Day

7 October

Pre-school Day

Specially designed so that young children can enjoy and explore the Science Centre.

Extra activities provided.

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (4 and under) free. Maximum three children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders

16 October

Art and the Dead

A chance to experience BODY WORLDS Vital followed by two talks inspired by the exhibition’s themes:

6.30pm

The Melancholy of Anatomy

Art historian Dr Gail-Nina Anderson explores ways in which the corpse is represented in art.

7.30pm

History of Preserved Bodies

Author, photographer and art historian Paul Koudounaris explores the history of displaying preserved human bodies.

Suitable for ages 16+. £15 per person.

Booking essential.

We recommend you arrive at least one hour early to see BODY WORLDS Vital. The first lecture will begin at 6.30pm prompt.

9.30am – 3.00pm

9.30am – 3.00pm

Lecture Double Bill

SPECIAL EVENT

25 October – 2 November

Have a frighteningly good half term with our glowing slime workshops and prepare to be spooked with the return of Frankenstein: Escape the Monster on our 4D Motion Ride. It’s your last chance to see our spectacular BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition before it closes on 2 November.

Remember, your ticket gives you access to everything including the planetarium, 4D Motion Ride, Science Theatre and BODY WORLDS Vital exhibition.

25 October – 2 November

BODY WORLDS Vital

HALF TERM

Gallery

SPECIAL EVENT

Included in your Science Centre ticket.

An exhibition of artworks Included in your based on BODY WORLDS Science Centre Vital, created by young people ticket. under the guidance of artist Rachel Allen. Part of Juice: NewcastleGateshead’s Festival for Children and Young People.

18 November

Pre-school Day

Specially designed so that young children can enjoy and explore the Science Centre.

Extra activities provided.

£5.50 per adult; accompanying children (aged 4 and under) free. Maximum three children per adult. Free for Annual Pass holders.

18 November

Bright Club Newcastle

The thinking person’s variety night. Blending comedy, music, art, new writing, science, performance and anything else that can happen on a stage. Venue: The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle.

£4 per person (over 18s only).

Book tickets via The Stand: www.thestand.co.uk

9.30am – 3.00pm

8.00pm – 10.00pm

Organised in association with Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

Date

Event

Details

Price (if applicable)

Various

Stargazer and Astronomer Badge Day

Specially tailored visits to help Brownies and Cubs towards their Stargazer and Astronomer badges.

£8.95 per child (1 free group leader per 5 children). Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

(See website for details.)

Science Investigator Badge Day

Specially tailored visits to help Brownies towards their Science Investigator badges.

£8.95 per child (1 free group leader per 5 children).

Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Various

Sleepovers

Amazing sleepovers for scouting and girl guiding groups, with full overnight access to the Science Centre. Supper, breakfast and an indoor campfire all included.

From £25 per child (1 free group leader per 5 children). For groups of 100 or more. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Science Club

Activity sessions full of exciting experiments and demonstrations for 7 - 13 year olds. See website for dates and topics: life.org.uk/science-club

£5.50 per child, Science Club members only. Visit life.org.uk for information on how to join. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Science Sessions

Hands-on sessions for teenagers aged 13 -18.

See website for dates and topics: life.org.uk/science-sessions

£5.50 per teenager. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

Children’s Parties

Life Science Centre is the ideal venue for an unforgettable birthday party. Enjoy our exhibitions and activities including the Curiosity Zone, 4D Motion Ride and shows in the planetarium and Science Theatre (subject to availability).

Visit life.org.uk/parties for more information.

£10 per child. One adult comes free with every four children. Call (0191) 243 8223 to book.

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Weekends

Who it’s for

Skating@Life returns 8 November Combine a skate on the outdoor ice rink with a festive trip on our 4D Motion Ride, showing Night at the Toy Store throughout the festive period.*

*For safety reasons, you need to be at least 1.2m in height to use the 4D Motion Ride

January 2015

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014

True Love (c) Steve Race.

Image taken from the 2013 competition.

For more information visit life.org.uk or call (0191) 243 8210. Book Science Centre and event tickets online at life.org.uk

One ticket gets you everything!

Prices Admission to BODY WORLDS Vital is included in your Science Centre ticket which also gets you access to all other exhibitions, theatres and activities in the Science Centre including the North’s biggest planetarium, live science shows and the region’s only 4D Motion Ride (height restrictions apply). To book your tickets online visit life.org.uk To book a discounted group visit (£8.00 per adult or £6.00 per child for bookings of 10 or more) or to make a school booking call (0191) 243 8223, Monday to Friday (9.00am - 5.00pm).

Adult

Concessions

Child

Child

Family Ticket

18+

OAP, student or unwaged

Aged 2 - 17

Under 2

2 adults + 2 children OR 1 adult + 3 children

7.50

FREE

12.00

£

9.50

£

£

29.50

£

Opening Times Life is open every day including Bank Holidays.

Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm (excluding Thursday*) Sunday 11.00am to 6.00pm. *Thursday late night opening during BODY WORLDS Vital until 8.00pm (last entry 7.00pm).

If you would like to hear about events and activities at Life, sign up to e-news by visiting life.org.uk/sign-up

The Centre for Life is a registered charity (no.1059607). As we’re a charity, Science Centre tickets include a voluntary 10% donation which allows us to claim an extra 25p in every pound from the Government, providing the donor is a UK tax payer.

It’s called a Gift Aid visit and it makes a huge difference to charities like us. To enable us to reclaim your Gift Aid, you must be paying an amount of income or capital gains tax at least equal to or greater than the amount of this donation. If you want to opt out of the donation, admission charges to the Science Centre are: adult £10.85, concession £8.60, family £26.50 and child £6.85.

All information correct at time of going to print. Programme is subject to change; please see our website for latest information.

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