The Explorium! - Saturday 14 Feb

Everyday throughout the Festival, The Forum's impressive Atrium is transformed into The Explorium - a vibrant and exciting place for visitors of all ages to get stuck into some hands-on science.

Explore the incredible research happening right here in Norwich with our partners, University of East Anglia and Norwich Research Park. Shrink down into the world of microbes in the Microbe Zoo, take a trip to the Festival Bookshop, test your own scientific skills and learn about all the wonders of STEMM!

With activities changing every day, there's always something new to discover.

Free, drop-in
Recommended for all ages
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What's on today

National Trust - re-wiggle your own river with the National Trust’s Riverlands team. Test your design and learn about how rivers shape themselves and our landscape.

Splat Anatomy - this life sized anatomical game requires a steady hand and nerves of steel!

Norfolk Amateur Radio Club - discover how radio was invented, explore the amazing world of wireless signals, and see how this invisible technology connects our everyday lives.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust - explore immersive digital games created by NUA students with the Norfolk Wildlife Trust! Try wildlife-matching challenges, climate-change games, and make a pledge on their ‘Do One Thing for Wildlife’ wall.

RAF Air Defence Radar Museum - join the radar experts to discover the history of this amazing technology, and take part in their RAF fighter controller challenges.

Norwich City Council - explore how the city is tackling climate change and pursuing nature recovery. Join in a fun drawing activity and grab some wildflower seeds to take home and grow.

British Army - take part in some interactive STEMM activities, with the British Army team, outside The Forum on Upper Millennium Plain.

UEA Zone - explore the incredible science taking place at the University of East Anglia, with interactive, hands-on activities led by academics, researchers and leading experts.

The Wired Nest – join artists from The Nest Project CIC to help build a growing nest! Use recycled wires and natural materials to create this interactive artwork inspired by nature and sustainability.

3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment - join 'The Steelbacks' team for some Fun Fundamentals STEM activities, outside The Forum on Upper Millennium Plain.

Pensthorpe Conservation Trust - discover the natural world with an interactive nest-building game, meet their much-loved mice, and explore fascinating natural history items from the Reserve.

Access Information

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