What's On?

Come to Life and find out how we evolved, how we can live in extreme environments today and what the future might hold in Human Life.

Become immersed in The Dome with stunning shows projected on a 360 degree domed ceiling above your head.

Watch live science demonstrations in the Life Theatre and enjoy the thrills and spills of The Motion Ride.

Exhibitions and events are always changing so there’s always something new coming soon.

Highlights to see and do today include:

Astronaut: Full Dome Show

with Ewan McGregor

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to be an Astronaut?

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The Really Rotten Show!

NEW Life Theatre Show

Join us as we break down the science of decay, disintegration and decomposition. Eurghh!

13 September - 7 November

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Inside DNA: A Genomic Revolution

NEW Travelling Exhibition

Inside DNA is a unique new exhibition all about you... your health, your identity and your ancestry.

www.insidedna.org.uk

Now Open

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Senses Exhibition

This new hands-on exhibition gives you the chance to find out more about your senses.

Now Open

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Human Life is big, bold and exciting! It’s a fun, interactive exhibition which explores where we came from (Our Origins) where we live (Our World) and where we’re going (Our Future). Dive in and enjoy the whole exhibition in one visit, or just dip your toe in the water of the weird and wonderful world of humans.

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Wasted: The Trouble with Rubbish!

Delve into the messy world of rubbish with this new interactive exhibition.

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The Crazy Motion Ride

Hold on tight and brace yourself as you enter our state-of-the-art motion simulator studio. Take your seat and get set to be transported to the heart of all the pulse-pumping action on our motion ride.

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