Explore a world of art, science and technology at the first ever Explorers Fair!
Head to Broadway on Saturday 11th February for a day of discovery.
- Try the latest gadgets, games and technology
- Be inspired by amazing Artists, Scientists and Inventors
- Make, learn and play at wonderful workshops
- Get hands-on with exciting experiments and spectacular science!
Who's going to be there?
At Explorers Fair you'll find playful workshops, interesting talks and interactive experiences from some of the UK's most talented techies, artists and scientists.
Ticket information
There's lots to see and do at Explorers Fair, with fun activities taking place across Broadway.
Tickets are on sale now for entry to the Explorers Fair Expo, with tickets for a range of wonderful workshops coming soon.
Explorers Fair Expo
Under 16s: £4.50
Adults: Free (when accompanying an Under 16s ticket holder)
Buy a ticket to tour the Expo: Three spaces filled with exciting art, science and technology to discover. Your tickets will also allow you free entry to inspiring talks and demonstrations taking place throughout the day (but please be aware that we'll have a limited number of spaces available for each talk).
Expo entry times: 10:00am SOLD OUT, 11:00am SOLD OUT, 12:00pm, 1:30pm SOLD OUT, 2:30pm, 3:30pm SOLD OUT.
Schedule
Here's information about the activities taking place at Explorers Fair.
3D Printing with Creative-Dimensions
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Learn all about the creative uses of 3D Printing with Creative-Dimensions.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for ages 6+
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Professor Astro Cat's Solar System
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Explore space with Professor Astro Cat! Minilab Studios will be demonstrating their educational and beautifully designed app, which was included in Apple's Best of 2016 list.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for all ages
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LED Badge Making
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Are you a soldering newbie? Have a go at making a light-up badge using simple electronics with The Curious Electric Company and Nottingham Hackspace.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for ages 6+
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Museum in a Box
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Explore miniature museums of the future! Museum in a Box puts museum collections and expert knowledge into your hands, wherever you are in the world.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for all ages
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Playchimp Mini-arcade machines
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Play and learn how to code your own games with Playchimp - a mini DIY arcade cabinet powered by a Raspberry Pi computer.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for ages 6+
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The Feelies' Frankenstein
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Experience the story of Frankenstein like never before using sounds, smells and cutting-edge wearable technology! The Feelies is a multisensory storytelling production house that tells audiences stories through all of their senses.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for ages 6+
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Line Wobbler
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Line Wobbler is an award-winning one-dimensional arcade game with a custom wobble controller made out of a steel spring and a five meter long ultrabright LED strip. Navigate obstacles and fight enemies to reach the exit! Line Wobbler is made by game designer Robin Baumgarten.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Gallery
- Suitable for all ages
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Tilt Brush - Virtual Reality Art
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Try making your own 3D artwork in virtual reality with Google's Tilt Brush and HTC Vive.
- 10.00am-4.30pm, Studio/Workshop
- Suitable for ages 6+
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Making Art with Technology
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- Talk
- Award-winning artist Jo Fairfax makes wonderful artwork using lots of different types of technology, including light sculptures, holograms and virtual reality. Find out more about Jo's work and what inspires him in this talk.
- 1.45pm, Screen 4
- Suitable for ages 8+
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Live Science Show
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- Talk
- Winner of 'I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here', University of Nottingham's Nicholas Pearce will wow you with his impressive science show. Learn the science behind glowsticks, create magical bubbles and discover the wonders of chemistry.
- 10.45am & 11.45am, Screen 4
- Suitable for all ages
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Who's in charge? You or the algorithm?
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- Talk
- Looking for an answer to just about any question? Just look it up online! All the world's information is available through search engines, social networks, news recommenders etc. Ever wondered how these systems select which information is relevant for you? Find out at this talk by University of Nottingham's Horizon.
- 12.45pm, Screen 4
- Suitable for ages 8+
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Interactive Kite Flying
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- Installation
- Design a virtual kite and fly it above cities of the world in this interactive installation from the International Kite Project. Visit internationalkiteproject.com to design a kite before the event, or just drop in and draw one on the day.
- 10.00am-5.00pm, The Lounge
- Suitable for all ages
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Present your own TV show
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- Drop-in Workshop
- Be a TV presenter for the day and make your own arts and science-themed show with Co-Lab.
- 10.00pm-5.00pm, Room 2
- Suitable for ages 6+
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Science Busking with Ignite!
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- Hands-on Demonstration
- Who would have thought that you can create the sound effects of Star Wars with a slinky? Or turn your hands to marshmallows using chicken wire? Or put a hole in your hand with a tube of paper? These are all the weird and wonderful tricks that come with Science Busking: fun and excitement with experiments you can do at home, and guaranteed to make your friends go 'Wow!'
- 10.00am-5.00pm, Broadway Entrance
- Suitable for all ages
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Build your own microscope
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- Drop-in Workshop
- Learn about how microscopes work and build your own with University of Nottingham.
- 10.00am-5.00pm, Mezzanine Lounge
- Suitable for all ages
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Animation for Beginners: Gravity
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- Workshop
- Learn how to make a stop-motion animation with animator Trevor Woolery. Trevor will teach you the basics and challenge you to make a short video about gravity!
- Spaces are limited. Book a workshop place by visiting the Explorers Fair table in the foyer. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
- 11.00am-12.30pm, Library
- Suitable 6+
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Explorers Fair is part of the Festival of Science and Curiosity.
Illustrations by Amy Blackwell.
