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Sunday at the National Waterfront Museum

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Dive into the wonder of science with captivating workshops and talks, featuring spectacular bubble shows, mind-bending magic, and thrilling tales from a daring explorer. Experience the excitement and uncover the mysteries of the world around us—perfect for curious minds of all ages!

Ray Mears
Remote people & places with Ray Mears
Raper
Rap Science: Our Space Environment
Big Manny
Science is lit! with Big Manny
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Bubbles and Balloons! Science Show

10.30am, £3, age 0-99, 45 mins
In one of Science Made Simple’s most popular shows, discover the best bits of bubbles and balloons. From blowing them to bursting them, discover all the amazing things you can do in between.
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The Science of Jurassic World

11am, £3, age 7+, 45 mins
Join author and science presenter, Jon Chase, for an entertaining exploration of the science behind the much-loved movie franchise Jurassic Park that helped to change the way we see dinosaurs. (British Sign Language interpreted performance)
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Sbarc Science Party

11am & 12.30 pm, FREE, age 4-7, 30 mins
Join Sbarc from Cyw - S4C, the fun scientist who loves to explore and try different experiments. Play games, learn about the body, discover fun facts about animals and give Sbarc a helping hand!
(This show is Welsh language).
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Exploding Water Science Show!

12.30 pm, £3, age 7+, 45 mins
Can we squash water? Explode it? What happens when you boil it in space? Prepare to get wet and explore all the amazing thrills and spills of water in this exciting, interactive science show.
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Science is Lit! with Big Manny

1.30pm, £3, age 11+, 45 mins
Join TikTok sensation Big Manny, as he chats all about his upcoming book Science is Lit and find out how to become a real-life scientist and create awesome experiments at home using everyday ingredients.
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Rap Science: Our Space Environment

2.30 pm, £3, age 7+, 45 mins
What keeps the planets in orbit? What are the seasons all about? How much do you really weigh? Find out the answers to these and much more with rapping science presenter Jon Chase.
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PEJIC Magic - A Frame Of Mind

3pm, £3, age 11+, 45 mins
Join acclaimed magician and actor Stefan Pejic as he combines the art of magic with the science of neuroscience in an unforgettable journey through the mysteries of cognition, perception, and altered consciousness.
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Ray Mears

Remote People & Places with Ray Mears

4 pm, £4, age 11+, 45 mins
Having spent more than forty years exploring the remotest corners of our planet, Ray Mears explains how he has been changed by the people and places he has encountered, what wilderness has come to mean to him and why he believes it is critical to our future
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Please note: both adults and children require a ticket for the shows
 
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