Exhibitions

‘I photograph comedians!’ exclaims British photographer Andy Hollingworth. His incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians form the foundation of this exhibition.    Andy has a unique connection with his subjects and…

Across three in-depth sections that reflect the three locations in which we swim — the pool, the lido and nature — the exhibition will dive into design’s role in shaping our relationship…

Experiment with lenses, lightning and luminosity and many other classic demonstrations on colour and optics across 16 hands-on exhibits. Investigate how images merge into moving pictures in the zoetrope and praxinoscope, and…

We’re surrounded by sound and our ears are bombarded by noise but do you know how sound is made and how it travels? It’s all to do with vibrations of course. Experiment…

Find out what the ancients did for us. Shoot down a castle wall with a Roman catapult and see how the Egyptians locked their doors. Build an aqueduct to guide water to…

Sparks will fly in this exhibition of weird and wonderful experiments for all ages. Make an explosion using just water, experiment with batteries and generators, magnets and plasma globes, and see if…

This exhibition reveals the techniques, tricks and trade of the art world from perspective to lighting, to composition. It looks into some of the major developments in the art world and how…

The forces of nature are invisible but they affect every moment of our lives. You can feel them when driving round corners, ice skating or riding a bike. And you can see…

The exhibition will showcase a variety of manifestations of play, both past and present, ranging from board games, games of chance, physical activity, creativity, video games, play acting and make believe, as…

As we face the realities of the Earth’s limited resources, designers and users are unpicking how objects are made, and at what material cost. What are the materials that go into the objects…

A new exhibition by the international group of  textile artists Quilt Art. This exhibition opened at the Museum de Kantfabriek, Horst, the Netherlands, January 2025. It is currently touring Europe incorporating venues in…

The World Illustration Awards are presented annually by the Association of Illustrators in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration to support, promote and celebrate contemporary illustration being made today across the…

For 70 years, the World Press Photo Contest has been the ultimate time capsule of photojournalism. But the three words that make up its name — World, Press, and Photo — don’t mean…

We knew changes to the planet were coming. Today, as earth’s temperatures rise and the climates we inhabit become more inhospitable, it’s difficult to ignore that such changes have already begun to…

IMOGEN’S WORLD A visual insight into how an autistic artist sees the world around her A few words from Neil McGregor, Collections and Exhibitions Officer, Heritage Doncaster It has been an absolute joy to host…

A source of inspiration for surrealists such Salvador Dalí, Marie Laurencin and Max Ernst, Alice was created in 1862 by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll. An Oxford scholar  with…

Art in Balance. Matisse & His Illustrated Works offers visitors a broad and carefully curated selection of works that provide an extensive overview of the artist’s creative capacity, covering his printmaking production…

Experience the ultimate interactive hockey exhibition—where cutting-edge science, technology, and innovation collide with the speed, power, and precision of the world’s fastest game. HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes you inside the game like never…

From New York to Sydney, the skyline has been reimagined—brick by brick. Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks showcases breathtaking skyscrapers from North America, Asia, and Australia, expertly constructed by one of only 21 LEGO® Certified…

Embark on an exhilarating journey through astronaut training and tackle STEM challenges that simulate real space missions. Welcome to Mission: Astronaut, a hands-on experience where visitors learn about space exploration, the technology that makes it…