Although the publicity rather optimistically describes it as doing ‘for mathematics what the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum do for the physical and biological sciences’ (it is obviously a fraction of the size and resources of either), MathsWorld nonetheless seems like a wholesome new London attraction for number-loving youngsters that’s sister to a successful Leeds venue called MathsCity. It promises to offer a seried of interactive maths-based experiences, including stepping inside a giant soap bubble or a kaleidoscope, a laser ring of fire (!), crack secret codes, playing pool on an elliptical table and more.
It will open October 19 2025.