The Moon: Meet Our Nearest Neighbour, a touring exhibition from Bespoke Scientific, has touched down at The Hold Ipswich. Touch a real moon rock, marvel at a giant inflatable solar system, and explore Suffolk’s space stories at this free, family friendly exhibition until 19 September.
Discover the science and mythology of the moon. Re-live historic moments in lunar discovery, including how the space race unfolded and the lead up to the 1969 moon landing. Explore how the moon influences our natural environment from tides and seas to nighttime animals.
Learn about Alice Grace Cook, a pioneering female astronomer from Stowmarket. Search for the truth behind the mystery of the Rendlesham UFO. Look to the sky with local astronomical groups to understand how you can safely observe its wonders closer to home. There are loads happening alongside the exhibition.
Blast off with the pop-up Wonder Dome Planetarium in August. Fully immersive shows that’ll take you on a thrilling trip through the cosmos and its many wonders – from the birth of planets to the death of stars.
Book on to Suffolk Archives’ space-themed craft sessions, including relaxed options; and look out for free craft pop-ups in Suffolk Libraries. The Hold also has star-studded films for littles one with WALL-E and E.T. and a fun trail. There are also events including an evening with Space East about technological developments happening here in Suffolk.
