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A massive ‘gaming extravaganza’ is happening at the Science and Industry Museum next month
Emily Sergeant
A massive “gaming extravaganza” is happening down at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester next month.
Only a few weeks until schools across the country open Greater Manchester You are available for Easter holidays Families may already be on the look-out for some fun and educational ways to keep the little ones entertained – and luckily, the Science and Industry Museum As it does every time, has you covered.
This beloved tourist attraction is perfect for gamers. City centre It has organized a full programme of games, animated adventures, and digital discovery events that are inspired by their hugely popular ongoing Interactive gaming experience Power UP.
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, visitors will be transported inside their favourite games as part of the Actual Reality Arcade – a life-size nostalgic gaming experience that’s promising to “unlock memories” players star in real-life versions of some retro favourite games, including Invaders Breakout.
You can even explore an exclusive gaming site for younger gamers. Pac-Man Family members can play together in a floor maze or take turns playing super-sized games.
If you haven’t had the chance to head on down to the museum to check out Power UP for yourself yet, then now’s your chance, as on top of the special Spring events, the exhibition also showcases the very-best video games from the past five decades, and gives you the opportunity to try over a hundred different consoles to rediscover childhood favourites and test out some of the latest developments in virtual reality.
Reminiscent arcade classics can be enjoyed as well. Pong Pac-ManRock out! Guitar Hero, and tackle a virtual reality mission with Astro Bot.
The museum’s team of expert Explainers will also be on hand to lead the ultimate gaming geek-out, as they share the secrets behind the latest technology that’s bringing huge advances in graphics and game playing.
There’ll also be plenty of chances to get creative alongside professionals from the gaming industry.
“We’re so excited to turn the museum into a playground of super-sized gaming fun this spring holiday,” explained Tash Camberwell – School and Families Producer at the Science and Industry Museum.
“We want to inspire visitors with ideas that have changed the world by discovering Manchester’s amazing contribution to the gaming industry as we look to the future, supporting the next generation shaping it through careers in science, technology, engineering and maths.
“From Pong to Pac-man, there’s something for everyone this April, so whether you’re an experienced gamer or picking up a console for the first time, come along and get involved.”
Is the gaming world not for you? There’s still time to check out the museum’s new world-first exhibition, You can make musi a powerful force!C, for the chance to make some noise and get creative with hands-on activities – including building your own music-makers, creating your very-own tunes in a specially-commissioned ‘musical playground’, and exploring the secrets and science of sound.
Families with younger children can also enjoy activities specifically designed to “spark creativity in young minds”, with free Construction Packs on offer to take round the museum.
The Science and Industry Museum will be open throughout the Easter holidays, with general admission tickets to the museum free, but tickets to Power UP and Turn It Up setting adults back £8 and children £6 each.
You can find more information about Spring activities on the museum’s website.
Learn more
Book tickets either through the museum’s website Click here, or by calling 033 0058 0058.
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