Ancient Wisdom: Exploring science through the ages
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.
£3 suggested donation
Special Exhibitions Gallery, First Floor, The Beaney
Sat 12th August 2023 to Sun 5th November 2023
(Closed Mondays Sept - Nov)
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm
Closed Mondays Sept - Nov
FREE (£3 suggested donation)
Special Exhibitions Gallery, First Floor, The Beaney
Sat 12th August 2023 to Sun 5th November 2023
(Closed Mondays Sept - Nov)
The Beaney
18 High Street Kent CT1 2RA
Sat 12 Aug to Thu 5 October