Home educators - we've got your back when it comes to science!

Are you ready to explore science, engineering and space? Get hands-on with fun interactive exhibits. Play the huge 10-metre long guitar. Learn some British Sign Language. Delve into the mysteries of space flight. And so much more.

For even more wow, our Home Educator Day includes a live Planetarium show for everyone to enjoy. Fly through the stars in an unforgettable space adventure! And you get to experience an explosive live science show.  Watch as science comes to life through amazing experiments and demos. 

Ready to book? When you select 'book event' you will need to choose your arrival start time, 10am or 10:30am. The arrival time you choose determines the time of the show you will attend; 10am arrival for an 11am show or 10:30am arrival for a 1pm show. 

Did you know you can choose to do a workshop instead of watching a science show? Check out our Home Educator Day - science workshop.

Your Home Educator Day itinerary (10am arrival):

• 10am - doors open
• 10am to 11am - time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits
• 11am - science show
• 11.45am to 1pm - time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits and enjoy some lunch
• 1pm - Planetarium show
• 2pm - more time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits
• 3:30pm - home time! 

Your Home Educator Day itinerary (10:30am arrival):

• 10:30am - doors open
• 10:30am to 11am - time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits
• 11am - Planetarium show
• 11.45am to 1pm - time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits and enjoy some lunch
• 1pm - science show
• 2pm - more time to explore the two floors of interactive exhibits
• 3:30pm - home time! 

Know before you go

• Everyone who attends needs a ticket, including accompanying adults and siblings.
• Children under 3 years old are free. But if you want them to participate in the workshop or have their own seat in the planetarium, you'll need to purchase a child ticket.
• All children attending the event must be supervised and accompanied by their grown-ups at all times. 
• Parking is included.

Accessibility information

All our exhibits are interactive. That means you can enjoy them using your senses. Touch them, watch them, hear them. The exhibits are low down so everyone can reach them.

Planetarium shows can be unusual and exciting experiences. All our shows are relaxed and fun with calm presentations. If you want to call out, ask questions or swap ideas about what you can see, go right ahead. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.

If you or your child has SEND needs, we can help create a really magical experience. Just talk to our accessibility team – we're here to help.