Colourful Chemistry

Get ready for a high-energy live science show packed with explosive reactions, fiery metal salts, and jaw-dropping colour changes.

We’ll be making powerful chemical reactions, blasting hydrogen balloons, and unleashing chemistry that looks like magic (but isn’t).

Science has never looked so spectacular!

• Age guidance: 5+

  Aimed at children aged 5+ but everyone is welcome. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

• Content warning

  There is a loud bang at the end of this show. Ear defenders will be given out before the show starts, and plenty of warnings will be given before the bang.

• Accessibility

  There is space for two wheelchairs (please select a wheelchair ticket when booking). Our Science Theatre is an enclosed area, but you can leave if you’d like to. Ear defenders are available on request. Sensory bags are available from the ticket desk (£20 refundable deposit, subject to availability).

• Tickets

  Our live science shows are free of charge and we operate a first-come, first-served queue on the day. Want to secure your seat? You can book our guaranteed access spaces for just £1 per person (subject to availability and capacity).

  Please note that every show ticket must be booked in conjunction with a valid admissions ticket.