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Lifeseeker Interactive Dome Show

Lifeseeker Interactive Dome Show

Dome Theatre Show

Join a crew of intrepid explorers aboard the spaceship Lifeseeker in this amazing, interactive Dome show.

13 September - 30 November

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The Really Rotten Show!

The Really Rotten Show!

NEW Life Theatre Show

Join us as we break down the science of decay, disintegration and decomposition. Eurghh!

13 September - 7 November

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Pre-School Day

Pre-School Day

Special Event

It's never too early to enjoy science. Join us with your little ones for an enjoyable day of activities specially designed for younger children.

16 September from 9.30am

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Inside DNA: A Genomic Revolution

Inside DNA: A Genomic Revolution

NEW Travelling Exhibition

Inside DNA is a unique new exhibition all about you... your health, your identity and your ancestry.

Opens September 20th

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Senses Exhibition

Senses Exhibition

This new hands-on exhibition gives you the chance to find out more about your senses.

Opens September 20th

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Mini Medical School

Mini Medical School

Explore the world of medicine with a series of events at Life.

The world of medicine can be steeped in mystery. The nearest most of us get to an insight is by watching television programmes like Casualty and ER.

9th October - 13th November '08

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Spooky Science Week

Spooky Science Week

October Half-Term

Have a SPOOKtacular time at Life this October half-term as we host a range of ghoulish activities and eerie experiments. From our slime and potions lab to a spooky treasure hunt (with a new prize each day), there's plenty to keep your little terrors busy!

25 October - 2 November

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Return to Dinotopia

Return to Dinotopia

The Fantastical Art of James Gurney

Original paintings by the artist and author James Gurney from his Dinotopia books, featuring a lost island where humans and dinosaurs live together in peace. See here for more details.

Coming to Life in 2009

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