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Codes, Puzzles & Robots

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Explore binary code and control a Sphero robot

SPHERO bolt robot

Dates

Tuesday 25 August

Visitor Information

£2.50 per child - booking essential as places are limited

Sessions at:

  • 10am-11pm
  • 11am-12.30pm
  • 1.30pm-2.30pm       

Museum Classroom

Most suitable for children aged 7+

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Ways to Play 

This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities. Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry.   Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more.

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro


About

Investigate secret codes and explore binary code using LEGO. Use your new found knowledge to code and control a Sphero BOLT robot through the obstacle course. 

This is a rare chance for families to get their hands on some serious robot coding equipment - the Sphero BOLT the ultimate coding robotic ball. 

Designed to inspire curiosity and problem solving in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Maths), Sphero BOLT is a game-changing tool that empowers participants to explore creativity, coding skills, and inventiveness.

Funders

Tyne and Wear Metro Tyne and Wear Metro