STEM Family Easter Activities! Fun for the whole family.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the whole museum as a family and be inspired by the hands-on demonstrations from our expert guides and volunteers.
We offer a variety of activities from Sphero Bolts and OSMO Augmented Reality to programming BBC Micros and making 3D art in Virtual Reality! Between the sessions, you can explore the rest of our museum or have a go with our Digital Trails (available at the main entrance).
Our educational STEM activities have become the go-to Milton Keynes event for children wanting creative fun during the school holidays and every weekend throughout the year. From Minecraft to OSMO, BBC micro:bits to Robotics, there is plenty to do to unlock imaginations, inspire and entertain. Educational fun for all the family, providing byte sized tasters of coding, robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality and much much more!
Please note that these hands-on activities are not drop-off events. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Each day consists of 2 drop in sessions spread throughout the day, leaving you time to explore the museum and enjoy all of the STEM activities!
Schedule Subject To Change
The Structure of The Day
Session 1 - 11:00-13:00
Session 2 - 14:00 - 16:00
Activities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise stated.
Saturday 30th - Robotics
This workshop is focused on robotics and includes two sessions. Participants will use a variety of robotics kits, including Sphero Bolts, Cubetto, and Ozobots to learn about programming and robotics in a fun, hands-on environment. The workshop is designed to for children up to the age of 15, but has activities for all interests!
Sunday 31st - Programming
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of coding and programming. The workshop utilises popular tools and resources such as Minecraft Education Edition, Micro:Bits, and OSMO Augmented Reality Kits to make coding more accessible and engaging for learners. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced coders alike, and is designed to be both fun and educational.
Monday 1st - Robotics
This workshop is focused on robotics and includes two sessions. Participants will use a variety of robotics kits, including Sphero Bolts, Cubetto, and Ozobots to learn about programming and robotics in a fun, hands-on environment. The workshop is designed to for children up to the age of 15, but has activities for all interests!
Tuesday 2nd - Engineering
This day is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of engineering, from digital to hands on. Participants will get a chance to experiement with a variety of equipment and resources, including build-your-won robot kits and DIY computers. Through hands-on activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore engineering and create things. This workshop is suitable for learners of all ages and experience levels, and is a great way to explore the exciting field of engineering.
Thursday 4th - VR & AR
This workshop is designed for participants of all ages to experience the capabilities of Virtual and Augmented Reality technology. Children under 12 will focus on Augmented Reality games and experiences, while participants over 12 will get the chance to experience Virtual Reality and take part in a teamwork-based game about defusing bombs, drawing on a 3D canvas and more! The workshop is designed to be fun and educational, and is a great way to explore the exciting world of VR and AR technology.
Friday 5th - Robotics
This workshop is focused on robotics and includes two sessions. Participants will use a variety of robotics kits, including Sphero Bolts, Cubetto, and Ozobots to learn about programming and robotics in a fun, hands-on environment. The workshop is designed to for children up to the age of 15, but has activities for all interests!
Saturday 6th - Programming
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of coding and programming. The workshop utilises popular tools and resources such as Minecraft Education Edition, Micro:Bits, and OSMO Augmented Reality Kits to make coding more accessible and engaging for learners. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced coders alike, and is designed to be both fun and educational.
Monday 8th - VR & AR
This workshop is designed for participants of all ages to experience the capabilities of Virtual and Augmented Reality technology. Children under 12 will focus on Augmented Reality games and experiences, while participants over 12 will get the chance to experience Virtual Reality and take part in a teamwork-based game about defusing bombs, drawing on a 3D canvas and more! The workshop is designed to be fun and educational, and is a great way to explore the exciting world of VR and AR technology.
Tuesday 9th - Robotics
This workshop is focused on robotics and includes two sessions. Participants will use a variety of robotics kits, including Sphero Bolts, Cubetto, and Ozobots to learn about programming and robotics in a fun, hands-on environment. The workshop is designed to for children up to the age of 15, but has activities for all interests!
Thursday 11th - Engineering
This day is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of engineering, from digital to hands on. Participants will get a chance to experiement with a variety of equipment and resources, including CAD software and DIY computers. Through hands-on activities, participants will have the opportunity to explore engineering and create things. This workshop is suitable for learners of all ages and experience levels, and is a great way to explore the exciting field of engineering.
Friday 12th - Programming
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of coding and programming. The workshop utilises popular tools and resources such as Minecraft Education Edition, Micro:Bits, and OSMO Augmented Reality Kits to make coding more accessible and engaging for learners. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced coders alike, and is designed to be both fun and educational.
Saturday 13th - VR & AR
This workshop is designed for participants of all ages to experience the capabilities of Virtual and Augmented Reality technology. Children under 12 will focus on Augmented Reality games and experiences, while participants over 12 will get the chance to experience Virtual Reality and take part in a teamwork-based game about defusing bombs, drawing on a 3D canvas and more! The workshop is designed to be fun and educational, and is a great way to explore the exciting world of VR and AR technology.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
