Ancient Wisdom – The Beaney House

Get silly with science and have fun with forces in this interactive exhibition at The Beaney.

Build, turn, spin, wedge, wheel, weigh, pull and play…
Test out ancient science that changed the world and learn through play in this family friendly exhibition!

Friendly staff will help you get to grips with groundbreaking ideas from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome:

Discover Archimedes' screw and mirrors
Play instruments like Pythagoras
Crack Egyptian and Roman mechanical locks
Investigate ancient writing
Try out a Roman catapult
Take control of a chariot!
What did ancient cultures ever do for us? It's time to find out!

In association with Science Projects and The Observatory Science Centre.