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Fire Powered + Wonderlab

How can fire make you move? In this explosive show, discover how the elements of the fire triangle can be used to power an engine.

Please note we are not taking any new school bookings for Wonderlab until January 2025. You can still explore our Great Hall and North Shed.

Fire Powered is jam-packed with thrilling experiments and demonstrations designed to help children find out about fire and explosions.

By carefully mixing fuel, oxygen and heat, we'll demonstrate how explosions can be created and controlled to make a diesel engine work.

Entry to the Wonderlab gallery is included with this ticket.

Loud noises

Ear defenders are available for visitors who need them, as the show contains loud explosions 

Flour

In our Wonderlab show Fire Powered flour is used in the experiments; it is blown into the air and can spread around the room. As an allergy precaution all flour used in the experiments is gluten free.

If you haven't visited with your group before, we recommend a pre-visit to familiarise yourself with the galleries, complete your own risk assessment and plan your routes around the building. Please contact our Group Contact Centre on 033 0058 0058 in advance of your visit to request a free teacher pre-visit ticket for Wonderlab. Contact Centre opening times are 09.00–17.00 daily.

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