Discovery Time
Mon 28th July @ 10:00 am - Fri 8th August @ 4:30 pm
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12 days of fun and fascinating school holiday activities for families.
Discover science and history fun facts, meet characters from the past and have a go at crafts.
On the 6th, 7th and 8th August you can hear all about GEORGE STEPHENSON AND THE FIRST PUBLIC RAILWAY.
Meet ‘George’ and listen to his talks at 11.15am – 11.45am and 2.00pm – 2.30pm
After the talks, the Learning Centre will be open for drop in show and tell.
Have a go at constructing a short length of replica Stockton and Darlington track, a problem solving conundrum about railway construction and another about the best transport method.
See the cut out about 3ft by 3ft of the original Locomotion and the jigsaw pieces of the present museum piece, which fits over the top. George will be answering questions and chatting to visitors.
Discovery Time Programme:
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Historical Characters |
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Albert Vick |
Victorian Cabman. |
Cabman’s Shelter |
Mon 28th July, Fri 1st Aug |
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1940s Tram Crew (part of Rail 200) |
Have a go with ticket machines, find out about the job of tram crew in 1940s |
On tram on depot fan |
Tues 29th July, Thurs 31st July |
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George Stephenson (part of Rail 200) |
Timed talks and interactive Activities |
Learning Centre |
Wed- Fri 6th, 7th, 8th August |
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Discover |
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Curatorial Team |
See and find out about some of the small objects from our collection that no one usually sees |
Exhibition Hall |
Thurs 31st July, Fri 1st August |
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Jungle Jo |
Meet and find out about small animals and mini beasts |
Learning Centre |
Tues 29th July, Wed 31st July, Sat 2nd Aug, Sun 3rd Aug |
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Science Boffins |
Watch our fun science show |
Exhibition Hall |
Mon 4th Aug, Tues 5th Aug |
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Giant Bubbles |
Can you make a giant bubble? |
Outside Marquee |
Mon 28th July, Sat 2nd Aug, Mon 4th Aug Tues 5th Aug |
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Craft |
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Willow weaving with Wayside Willow |
Chance for everyone to have a go at a simple willow weaving make |
Bandstand |
Mon-Fri 28th July – 1st August |
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Family craft |
Can you make a circuit to light up the tram (drawing) |
Marquee |
Mon- Thurs 28th July – 31st July |
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Make a snake |
Marquee |
Fri- Mon 1st – 4th Aug |
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Make a simple moving toy- dancing person |
Marquee |
Tues-Fri 5th– 8th Aug |
