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Family Twilight: H2Optimistic

Perfect for families with tweens and teens.

Historic Event

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A graphic features LEGO figures surrounding the earth and a Great North Museum Hancock logo. It includes the text 'Great North Museum Hancock presents Family Twilight: H2Optimistic. Fri 10 July, 6-8pm.'

Dates

10 July 2026 (historic event)

About

Join us to get immersed in the tiny but unique compound that is water. Perfect for families with tweens and teens, this event is all about exploring aquatic environments through time, as well as how we can tackle pressing water-based planetary challenges with hope. Dive into the event theme of water, exploring its amazing life-giving qualities, how humans and water have co-existed throughout history, and what steps we can take towards a bluer future - all through games, experiments and art.

Feel the Beat: Experience the museum drenched in fresh tunes.

Get Hands-On: Dip your toes into kids versus adults watery challenges, try some water science experiments and explore watercolour painting techniques to stay calm.

LEGO® Build the Change: Team up to tackle exciting design challenges and build innovative solutions for our planet. From new solutions to manage rainfall in cities to innovative designs for research stations on Antarctic ice, let your creativity shine!

Meet the Experts: Learn from artists, researchers, museum curators and environmental specialists who will share their knowledge and inspire your journey toward a bluer future.

Refuel and Recharge: Enjoy delicious family favorites at our café, offering crowd-pleasers for all ages. You can pre-book pizzas with your tickets and get a guaranteed timeslot.

Celebrate the evening together while exploring the science, beauty and challenges of life on this watery planet. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to soak up science facts, let new ideas percolate and allow your creativity to flow!