A gallery display featuring a taxidermy turtle with signs that read 'Our Changing Planet'

British Science Week at Thinktank

Thinktank Explore this years theme 'Change and Adapt' Drop-in

About British Science Week at Thinktank

This British Science Week, join us at Thinktank as we explore all things climate in line with this year’s theme: Change and Adapt.

  • Cyanotype Prints - see how science and art can overlap and have a go at creating unique Cyanotype Prints with artist Caitriona Dunnett in our Science Garden. 11pm - 3pm
  • Origami Plant Pots - get hands on and messy making your own origami plant pot, then plant a seed to take away and watch grow at home! 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
  • Climate Tour - join our expert team for a unique tour around the museum to discover objects and exhibits that help us to understand the fascinating story of our changing planet. Timings announced on the day.
  • Moss Safari - join our Natural Sciences Curator for a fascinating microscopic safari and explore the resilient, diverse organisms that thrive in this challenging habitat. 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.

An exciting day to celebrate all things in nature that Change and Adapt - don’t miss out!

Accessibility: Thinktank is a modern accessible building with lift access to all floors. For more details and resources see the accessibility page.

Image gallery

  • Exhibition display with facts about oceans and taxidermy sea birds in glass cases
  • Cyanotype print of a white fern on a blue background.
  • Cyanotype print of white leaf on a blue background.
  • Cyanotype print of white line drawing of a tree, flower and butterfly on a background.
  • Cyanotype print of white line drawing of a spider and spiderweb on a blue background.
  • Small fungi and moss.
  • A large Green Sea Turtle skeleton with a brown shell in an exhibition case
  • Front view of a car dating from 1927 on display with glass railings around it.

Dates and times

  • Drop-in

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