Family fun for Easter at MOSI

To tie in with the opening of The Innovation Race: Manchester’s Makers Join the First World War, opening on 28 March, the Museum of Science & Industry’s 2015 Easter Programme (3 – 19 April) centres around the mighty and larger-than-life theme of Power: Making War from the Factory Floor. Families visiting over the long weekend can enjoy loads of activity throughout the museum.

The Munitionettes
11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Suitable for 7 years and above
Duration 20 mins
in the Air and Space Gallery

Do you have what it takes to be a Munitionette? During the First World War, with the men at war needing weapons, women went to work. In the Air and Space hall, 800 women tested fuzes for bombs. They had to be strong, alert, and most of all, brave. The team at MOSI will put you through your paces to see if you could have been one of these pioneering local heroines. Expect big bangs, ferocious fire, and, of course, explosions!

Engine Demonstrations
11am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
All Ages
Duration 20 mins
In the Power Hall

Towering structures. Thunderous motion. Echoing noise. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the museum's 19th-century engines which powered the factories during the First World War contributing to the war effort.

Power Up! Construct-a-Crane Workshop
2pm-4.30pm (drop in)
Suitable for all 
In the Power Hall

In 1912, Manchester was going up in the world, thanks to the enormous cranes at Liverpool Road Station. Get along to MOSI and build your own mini machine and power it up with the help of the team of Explainers. How high can you go?

Manchester Mills
11.30am & 3pm
Suitable for all ages
Duration 30mins
In the Upper Level, Textiles Gallery, Great Western Warehouse

What’s a kissing shuttle? Where’s the Devil-Hole? And who’s a scavenger? Learn about the industry that built a city. This thunderous demonstration of historical mill machinery spins and weaves cotton into cloth.

The Revolution Manchester Show
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Suitable for all ages
Duration - 15mins
in the Revolution Manchester Gallery, Great Western Warehouse

Manchester built your world. With explosions and flying, MOSI will show you how, but they need your help. This interactive, fun show tells the story of how science and industry came together in Manchester, shaping our lives today.

Engineer Eric’s Difficult Day
1pm
Suitable for all ages
Duration 20mins
in the Power Hall

Forgetful Fireman Fred needs your help. Learn how a steam engine works and help Fred take his big test in this fun and interactive show. Just don’t let Engineer Eric know.