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Calling all 11-16 year olds! Join the National Coal Mining Museum for the hands-on monthly STEAM Club and enjoy a creative twist on your STEM subjects using authentic materials to explore the skills behind mining.
Sunday 21 January 2024 – Light Refraction
Discover how light refraction can be used to see around corners and recreate an old magic trick.
Friday 16 & Sunday 18 February 2024 – Density
Experiment with different liquids and solids to learn about density, use this knowledge to make your own lava lamp.
Sunday 17 March 2024 – Soil Testing/Potable water
Learn how the water treatment plant filtration works by making your own potable water. Use scientific experiments to investigate if it is safe to drink.
Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 March – Kinetic Energy
Investigate potential and kinetic energy, you’ll even be able to invent a marble run that defies gravity.
Sunday 21 April – Viscosity
Unravel the mysteries of soap and discover why we use it, then harness the power of viscosity to propel a small boat.
Sunday 19 May – Exothermic / Endothermic
What are exothermic and endothermic reactions? Come make elephants’ toothpaste and launch a small rocket to find out.
Sunday 16 June – Contaminated Water / Water Treatment Plant
Investigate how successful the water treatment plant is for cleaning polluted mine-water. Experiment with lab equipment to test if the iron content is safe to be released into the local river.
Venue opening hours
Monday : Closed
Tuesday : Closed
Wednesday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Friday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday : 9:45 am - 5:00 pm
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Relaxed
- Wheelchair Accessible
Access facilities
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STEAM Club
Venue Details
Find us at
New Road, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
Phone
01924848806
info@ncm.org.uk