This summer holiday, blast off into a world of space, science, and sci-fi fun for the whole family.
Join us for themed crafts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, explore the incredible Beyond the Stars exhibition, Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake and our much-loved Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery every day. Relax in our space-themed sensory room, enjoy garden games in our beautiful Victorian garden, and refuel with light snacks from the café. There’s something new to discover around every corner — your summer of Cosmic Adventures starts here!
On Every Day
⭐ Beyond the Stars Exhibition – discover Sci-Fi props and models from classic British TV shows.
⭐ Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery – step into a world of imagination, where hands-on exhibits bring Dahl’s beloved stories to life.
⭐ Space Descent VR – narrated by Tim Peake (see more below)
⭐ Main Museum – explore our family friendly museum telling the story of the people and landscapes of Buckinghamshire, from 200 million years ago to today.
⭐ Cosmic Adventures trail (included in your Museum and/or Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery ticket)
⭐ Space themed Sensory Room
⭐ Garden Games in our Victorian walled garden
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Space Descent VR
Join astronaut Tim Peake in a thrilling high-speed spaceflight with a new virtual reality experience from the Science Museum Group – available every day of the summer holidays!
Tickets will go on sale soon!
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
In addition to the above, 3 times a week over the summer holidays we will have a fantastic selection of crafts/ activities to add on to your visit.
⭐ Space, Science and sci-fi themed crafts for all the family to enjoy – see below for all the details and to book
Space Science
Friday 25 July, Monday 28 July & Monday 18 August
Join us for space-themed science experiments, including making your own stomp-rockets!
£7.50 per child+1 free adult. £3 for each additional adult
Timings: 10.15am-11.15am, 12pm – 1pm and 2pm – 3pm
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Fairytale Frocks & Fabulous Frogs
Saturday 26 July
Join James Mayhew and Toto Martinez for this dazzling interactive session inspired by their best-selling picture-books. Discover a world of mixed up fairytales, and wonderful live illustration. You can even help Toto design the best pantomime dame costume ever!
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10.30am – 11.30am
Suitable for ages 3-5
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A Symphony of stories
Saturday 26 July
Did you know that music can tell stories? Join James Mayhew for a wonderful event full of stories, music, and live illustration. Be swept away by tales of sunken cities and miraculous firebirds in this unforgettable introduction to classical music.
£4 per participant.
Timings:1.30pm – 2.30pm
Suitable for ages 7-11
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Become a Superhero
Wednesday 30 July & Wednesday 13 August
Become a superhero by decorating your own superhero cape and mask.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 3-11
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Make a Universe
Friday 1 & Friday 8 August
Make your very own solar system.
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 4-11
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A Whole New World
Monday 4 & 20 August
Sculpt a miniature clay landscape and let your imagination run wild.
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 4-11
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Nebula in a Jar
Wednesday 6 & Monday 25 August
Create a beautiful nebula in a jar.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 4-11
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Jumping Heroes
Monday 11 August
Make a jumping-jack superhero to take home.
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Wriggling Fingers & Running Feet
Friday 15 August
Make your own moving hand and pair of feet that will run all by themselves to take home.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm.
Suitable for ages 5-11
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Superhero Acrobats
Friday 22 August
Make your very own acrobatic superhero.
£5 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 6-11
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Rocket Racers
Wednesday 27 August & 3 September
Design a flying rocket and gliding space monster to race against one another.
£4 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 3-11
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Moving Rockets
Friday 29 August
Make a moveable rocket picture to blast into space
£3 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 3-11
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Walking Robots
Monday 1 September
Design your own paper walking robot puppet
£3.50 per participant.
Timings: 10am – 3pm
Suitable for ages 4-11
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