Friday at the National Waterfront Museum

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Dive into the wonder of science with captivating workshops and talks, featuring spectacular bubble shows, mind-bending magic, and thrilling tales from a daring explorer. Experience the excitement and uncover the mysteries of the world around us—perfect for curious minds of all ages!

Confessions of a Traitor

Dragons of the Deep

The Wonderstruck Halloween Show

How Does It Work? With Maddie Moate

12pm (+BSL) & 2.30pm, £7.50, age 0-99
Straight from the pages of her book to the live stage, Maddie Moate (YouTuber and star of CBeebies Maddie's Do You Know?) invites you on an interactive adventure into the workings of everyday machines! From fridges and fire engines to microwaves and roundabouts, Maddie will uncover how things work through fun demonstrations, games, quizzes and lots of audience interaction! Don't miss your chance to meet Maddie and join in the fun.

Is AI just a really smart horse

1.30pm, FREE, age 8-99
In 1904, a horse called Clever Hans amazed the world by doing maths with his hoof. More than a century later, we're surrounded by machines that seem to think: they chat, they draw, they finish our sentences. But how much of it is genuine intelligence, and how much is a very fancy hoof-tap? Join computer scientist Dr Megan Venn-Wycherley for a gallop through the funniest failures and sneakiest shortcuts of artificial intelligence.

The Wonderstruck Halloween Show

2pm & 4pm, £5, age 8+

An unforgettably ridiculous Halloween spectacular! With the help of a giant cauldron, a rocket-powered hovercraft broomstick and lots of other scientific wizardry the witches of Wonderstruck will attempt to replicate the spookiest Halloween happenings through the scientific magic.

Loving Maggots!

3.30pm, FREE, age 6+

What exactly is Maggot Therapy, this remarkable NHS prescription treatment for infected, chronic wounds?
Our maggot research group at Swansea University has made scientific discoveries that can explain exactly how maggots quickly, and incredibly effectively, help heal wounds, such as diabetic foot and venous leg ulcers.

Dragons of the Deep

4pm, from £1, age 6-99
Step into a surprisingly vibrant underwater world and discover the true Pokemon-like rockstars of the British coastline: nudibranchs. In this fascinating talk, we’ll dive into their bizarre and beautiful lives. Whether you are a seasoned diver, a rockpool explorer, or simply a lover of wildlife, this talk may change how you view British marine life.

Confessions of a Traitor

7pm, £10, age 13+

Join us on the eve of Halloween for a thrilling evening as we unmask two of the most formidable Welsh contestants from The Traitors - Fiona and Amanda!
Prepare to question everything you think you know about honesty, trust and human behaviour, as we explore the fascinating psychology behind deception.