There are so many different careers within science, and this summer holiday, we’re inviting you to find out more about them. Our younger audience can get hands on as they act out activities from a variety of science careers in our Be A Scientist workshop, while our older audience can take part in a ‘speed networking’ event of sorts with a variety of scientists in different careers in our Meet A Scientist workshop.

We will also be putting on some re-runs of our old classics such as our fully hands-on version of Gut Feeling and Genes and Evolution Investigation.

Tickets are available to book via our bookings calendar.

We may also be adding more ad hoc events throughout the summer so watch this space!

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

• Monday 5th of August 10.00 – 11.00

Tickets are available to book here.

Pricing

• Adults (£8.00); Children (£6.00); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£6.00); Under 3s (free)
• Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children (£22.00); 2 adults, 2 children (£24.00)

For enquiries 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 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

Most suitable for ages 8-14

We want you to have a go at being a scientist with us by taking on some of the weird and wonderful roles that scientists do in the world. Science isn’t only about pouring test tubes in the lab, so come and learn about how it’s used to invent new prosthetics for people who need a replacement limb, or how the emergency services decide what sort of help you might need when you call them. You’ll get a chance to try out five different unusual science jobs with us to get you thinking about just how many careers involve science and scientists!

Show Times

• Wednesday 7th of August 10.00 – 13.00
• Friday 9th of August 10.00 – 13.00
• Monday 12th of August 10.00 – 13.00
• Wednesday 14th of August 10.00 – 13.00

Tickets are available to book here.

Timetable

10.00 – 11.30 – Be a Scientist

11.30 – 12.00 – Break

12.00 – 13.00 – STEM Pod Experience

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 (£10.00); Children (£7.00); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£7.00); Under 3s (free)
• Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children (£28.00)

For enquiries 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 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

Most suitable for 14+ (including adults)

In our version of a ‘speed networking’ event, join us for the chance to talk with scientists in a variety of different careers to ask them all sorts of questions about what they do and why they do it. The session will be run in our usual workshop style, with visitors rotating between various stations throughout the session, with several stations being devoted to Q&A time with one of our scientists. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about what’s really going on in the labs below your feet when you visit us.

Show Times

• Friday 16th of August 10.00 – 13.00

Tickets are available to book here.

Timetable

10.00 – 11.30 – Meet a Scientist

11.30 – 12.00 – Break

12.00 – 13.00 – STEM Pod Experience

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 (£10.00); Children (£7.00); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£7.00); Under 3s (free)
• Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children (£28.00)

For enquiries 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 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.

Most suitable for ages 8-14

Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to deliver exciting new public shows for you, as well as putting a family spin on some of our old school classics as well. With so much new content though, these shows often only appear for one school holiday and then are tucked away in the archives again. Did you miss the opportunity to see these shows the first time around? Or perhaps you enjoyed them so much last time that you want to come again? Whatever the case, we look forward to you joining us for another run of the public versions of these classic shows.

Show Times

• The Genes and Evolution Investigation: Tuesday 6th of August 13.30 – 16.30
• Gut Feeling Investigation: Thursday 8th of August 13.30 – 16.30

Tickets are available to book here.

Timetable

13.30 – 15.00 – Show

15.00 – 15.30 – Break

15.30 – 16.30 – STEM Pod Experience

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 (£10.00); Children (£7.00); Concessions (students, over 60s, QMUL staff, disabled visitors, Tower Hamlets residents (with ID)) (£7.00); Under 3s (free)
• Family tickets – 1 adult, 3 children or 2 adults, 2 children (£28.00)

For enquiries 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 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 16+) at all times.