Glass Explorers: A Children's Science & Craft Activity

🔬✨ Discover the Hidden Colours of Glass!
🎨 Science Craft Activity for Curious Kids
📅 Saturday 23rd August
🕚 Hourly sessions: 11am – 3pm
📍 Stourbridge Glass Museum

Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on science craft where children can explore the magical world of glass using a real 🔍 polariscope! This colourful drop-in activity brings together science and creativity to reveal the secret stress patterns inside glass.

👓 Polariscope Viewing
🌈 See dazzling colour patterns hidden in glass
🧠 Discover how a polariscope works and what it shows us

🎨 Creative Colouring
✏️ Design your own 'stressed glass' artwork
🖍 Use bold colours inspired by what you see in the polariscope

🧪 Interactive Learning
👐 Hands-on science meets art
😊 Friendly staff explain everything in a fun, simple way

👧 Suitable for ages 7+
🎟 Adult ticket: £7.50 – includes full museum entry
👦 Up to 2 children go FREE per adult during the summer holidays!

🕒 Session Times:
• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

📌 Spaces are limited – arrive early to grab your preferred session!
🎒 All materials provided – just bring your curiosity!

🧬 Supported by The Royal Society’s Places of Science Grant
💡 Come for the colours, stay for the science!


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