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The Explorium

Two visitors to the Explorium at The Forum laugh and smile at the camera

Throughout the Festival, The Forum's Atrium and an outdoor heated marquee are transformed into The Explorium - a place for visitors of all ages to explore science through free, hands-on activities for all ages!

The Explorium is open every day during the Festival from 10am-4pm. Activities and exhibitors change every day, so there is always something new to explore!

SEND Sessions in The Explorium Marquee

For a calmer, less busy experience, book onto our SEND sessions in The Explorium Marquee. Booking for theses sessions will open in January 2025.

The Explorium every day at The Festival

  • Two children look wowed in The Explorium at The Forum

    The Explorium!

    All Ages
    Family Event
    The Explorium
    Free

    • FAQs

    • Can I park at The Forum?

      The Forum has a multi-story underground car park with 209 spaces offering convenient access for your event and Norwich city centre. Normal car parking charges apply. Click here for full information about the car park and charges.

    • Are there toilets?

      Visitor toilets can be found in the Atrium, on the far left-hand side. Pizza Express and Cafe Bar Marzano also have customer toilets.

      Baby changing facilities are available, as well as a Changing Places Toilet.

      For more information about toilet facilities click here

    • What is a Changing Places toilet?

      A Changing Places toilet provides sanitary accommodation for people with multiple and complex disabilities who have one or two assistants with them.

      A Changing Places toilet includes an adult sized changing bench, ceiling track hoist system and privacy screen, as well as a number of other features designed to assistant people with multiple and complex needs.

      You can find full details and dimensions on our Accessibility page.

    • Does the Festival have a Quiet Space?

      We understand that Norwich Science Festival can be very busy and overwhelming for some of our visitors. The Festival's dedicated Quiet Space is at REST Norwich, on the ground floor in the Library room, providing a calm environment and comfortable seating.

      The Quiet Space may be particularly beneficial for visitors who experience sensory processing issues or are neurodiverse, and will be open from 10am-4pm.

      REST Norwich

      Churchman House
      71 Bethel Street
      Norwich
      NR2 1NR

      https://restnorwich.co.uk/finding-us/