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Get hands on in our science and technology gallery! Come along
and explore creativity, discovery and innovation in five fantastic
themed areas: space travel, energy and power, genetics, robotics
and transport.
Ever wondered what makes you unique? Or fancied getting behind
the wheel of a Formula 1 racer? Filled with exciting objects and
interactive games, from rockets to robots and clones to cars, this
fascinating gallery brings science to life.
Things to see and do
Step into a Gemini space suit to find out how astronauts survive
on a space walk. See a real NASA Gemini space capsule up close and
see how high you can fire our model rocket.
See James Watt’s steam engine in action, generate your own
electricity and find out if you could survive as an energy
minister. What decisions would you make?
Come face to face with Dolly, the world’s most famous sheep,
find out why she was created and tell us what you think about
genetics issues such as cloning and GM foods.
From the world's first artificially intelligent robot to
designing your own. See a working industrial robot arm, or control
a model robot as it explores an alien planet.
Could you be an F1 driver? Try our full-size racing car
simulator and find out. See one of the world’s oldest steam
locomotives and learn about the impact of our travel choices.