Simple Machines

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Knex and LEGO® building

Boy building with LEGO

Dates

Thursday 14 August

Visitor Information

Free, booking recommended 

  • 10am - 10.45am
  • 10.50am - 11.35am
  • 11.40am - 12.25pm
  • 1pm -1.45pm
  • 1.50pm -2.35pm

Play + Invent, Floor 2               

Most suitable for ages 6+, although all are welcome

For any queries about the event please email learning@discoverymuseum.org.uk

About

In this free family fun event, join us to create machines from Knex and LEGO®. From pulleys to levers, how will your machine move?

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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.

Funders

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