Easter Holidays 2024

We’ve listened to your feedback, and this Easter, Centre of the Cell is offering three different shows spread across a wide range of ages. Our youngest visitors will learn about cells and DNA with Melissa, with the next show up introducing neurons and how they work, while our older visitors will dig into the depths of immunology. The dates, times, and most suitable ages are listed below, and you can book your tickets now via our booking calendar.

 

A Mummy for Melissa – best for ages 4-7

Wednesday 3rd April at 10:00 – 11:00

 

The Neuron Show – best for ages 8-13

Friday 5th April at 10:00 – 13:00 (includes a STEM Pod experience)
Monday 8th April at 10:00 – 13:00 (includes a STEM Pod experience)
Wednesday 10th April at 10:00 – 13:00 (includes a STEM Pod experience)
Thursday 11th April at 10:00 – 13:00 (includes a STEM Pod experience)

 

Invasion Infection & Immunity – best for ages 14+ (including adults)

Friday 12th April at 10:00 – 11:30

 

A Mummy for Melissa

 

Most suitable for ages 4-7

Join Melissa the monster as she travels through a magical forest in search of her mummy. This puppet show combines storytelling with scientific concepts to introduce children to the idea of cells and DNA making up all living things.

 

Show Times

  • Wednesday 3rd of April 10.00 – 11.00


Tickets are available to book
here.


Pricing

  • Adults (£6.50); Children (£5.50); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£5.50); Under 3s (free)
  • Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.50); 2 adults, 2 children (£22.50)
  • Tower Hamlets family ticket – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.00)

For inquiries please call 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. However, it may be possible to transfer your tickets to an alternative date or event if required, subject to availability. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

The Neuron Show

 

Most suitable for ages 8-13

Explore the secrets of the nervous system in our newly adapted Neuron Show. You’ll get the chance to be hands-on with several activities focused around how our brains and neurons work, and what can happen when they go wrong.

 

Show Times

  • Friday 5th of April 10.00 – 13.00
  • Monday 8th of April 10.00 – 13.00
  • Wednesday 10th of April 10.00 – 13.00
  • Thursday 11th of April 10.00 – 13.00


Tickets are available to book
here.

 

Timetable

10.00 – 11.30 The Neuron Show

11.30 – 12.00 Break

12.00 – 13.00 STEM Pod

Please note that these times are just rough guidelines. We will always endeavour to provide a half an hour break between sessions where possible, but the exact length of the two parts might vary from day to day. 


Pricing

  • Adults (£8.50); Children (£6.50); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£6.50); Under 3s (free)
  • Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children (£22.50); 2 adults, 2 children (£24.50)
  • Tower Hamlets family ticket – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.00)

For inquiries please call 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. However, it may be possible to transfer your tickets to an alternative date or event if required, subject to availability. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

Invasion! Infection & Immunity

 

Most suitable for 14+ (including adults)

Join us as we explore the science of immunology with hands-on activities on a variety of topics. Learn why it’s important not to stop taking antibiotics early, how the concept of ‘herd immunity’ works in vaccination, and what monoclonal antibodies actually are.

 

Show Times

  • Friday 12th of April 10.00 – 11.30


Tickets are available to book
here.


Pricing

  • Adults (£6.50); Children (£5.50); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£5.50); Under 3s (free)
  • Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.50); 2 adults, 2 children (£22.50)
  • Tower Hamlets family ticket – 1 adult, 3 children (£20.00)

For inquiries please call 020 7882 2562 or email info@centreofthecell.org

Please note that tickets are non-refundable. However, it may be possible to transfer your tickets to an alternative date or event if required, subject to availability. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.