Take your students on a truly innovative journey

Take your group or class to see some of the greatest objects ever invented, plus some of the first ever patented inventions. To complement this experience, you can arrange for your students to attend The Cracking Ideas Show in this section, where Wallace will inspire your class to develop their own ideas for the next big thing!

Book an educational visit

Children enjoying the exhibition

Picture credit: Justin Sutcliffe

"Wallace and Gromit present a World of Cracking Ideas" is particularly relevant for key stages 2 & 3 students. The Science Museum's website gives more information about visit practicalities for the exhibition such as supervisory ratios and discounted educational prices.

If you wish to book an educational visit for your group/school to the exhibition call the Science Museum Education Booking Office on 020 7942 4777.

For advice about planning a visit and other activities that can be included as part of your itinerary educational group leaders should visit the Science Museum’s Educators section.

The exhibition lasts for 60 minutes, visit the terms page for more information.

The Cracking Ideas Show

Children playing with the Thinking Cap

Picture credit: Justin Sutcliffe

Participate in this interactive show to explore how intellectual property exists in the world around us and learn in a fun and entertaining way how trade marks, copyright, designs and patents impact on our daily lives.

In The Cracking Ideas Show your students will take a rollercoaster journey through the world of innovations and enterprise where Wallace & Gromit will inspire your students to develop their own idea. Your class will be encouraged to develop their creativity by engaging in activities which lead to entry into the national Cracking Ideas competition. The journey will last 45 minutes and is relevant to key stages 2 & 3 students.

Visit the Science Museum website to find out more about The Cracking Ideas Show and for details of how to book.

Activity Packs

Download these fun educational packs about Patents, Trade Marks, Design and Copyright.

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Who's behind this?

Discover the organisation behind the 'World of Cracking Ideas' Exhibition.

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