Exhibitions

In 2006 Inspire underwent a major refit, with loads of new exhibits.

We also have a rolling programme of temporary exhibits.

So even if you've been before, there's sure to be something new to inspire you!

Exhibits

There are over 30 permanent interactive activities at Inspire based on five themes. As well as ever changing temporary exhibitions. All involve practical activity and allow for open-ended exploration.

Forces

This is all about the way things move, you can try experiments with gravity, and even try riding a gyroscope. Why does the beach ball stay in the air? Can you get the best time on the ball race?

 

 

Light

Here inside our special tent you can experiment with light, see stress and heat revealed, shake hands with yourself and make shadows. Explore colour, reflection and fibre optics.

 

 

 

 

Perception

This is concerned with the way we interpret the world around us. Just how reliable are your senses? You can test our hearing, your balance and get a close up look at your own eyeball.

 

Risk

Are you willing to take a risk? These exhibits explore mathematical concepts in an exciting and accessible way. Try out the probability machine, place a bet on the roulette wheel and see how 'Chaos theory' works with a 2 armed pendulum.

 

 

Medieval Engineering

These exhibits are designed to reflect the beautiful church building that is home to Inspire. How well will you fare as a medieval craftsman? Can you build a bridge? Have a try and find out!

 

 

Visitors

The final space at Inspire is given over to temporary exhibitions which change throughout the year.

Wasted

This exhibition is on loan from the Centre For Life in Newcastle. The exhibition includes a selection of interactive computer programs which let you make decisions on where to put landfills and show you what happens to your rubbish.

 

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