Cambridge Science Centre facts for kids
The Cambridge Science Centre was the first interactive science museum in Cambridge, England. It was a super fun place where you could learn about science by doing cool experiments and seeing amazing displays!
The museum first opened its doors on February 8, 2013. It was located on Jesus Lane in Cambridge. The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, Leszek Borysiewicz, officially opened the exhibition space a day earlier, on February 7, 2013.
The very first exhibition at the centre was all about the electromagnetic spectrum (which includes things like light and radio waves) and how sound and hearing work. Imagine learning about how your phone gets signals or how your ears hear music, all through hands-on activities!
The idea for the museum came from Dr. Chris Lennard and Dr. Katia Smith-Litiere. They had help from some clever people in technology, like David Cleevely, Hermann Hauser, and Jonathan Milner.
In December 2016, the museum closed its original location. It needed to move to a new, bigger space. While they were moving, the Cambridge Science Centre didn't stop teaching kids about science! They created something called 'Street Science'. These were special pop-up events that happened in different places, bringing science fun directly to people.
The museum then reopened in April 2018 at its new home. It continued to offer exciting and interactive ways for young people to explore the world of science and technology.
See Also
- List of science centers#Europe
External Links
- Museum's official website: https://cambridgesciencecentre.org/
