Explore the power behind everyday life
Energy is all around us, from the electricity we use every day to the technologies shaping the future. In the Energy Zone, visitors can explore how energy is created, used and understood through hands-on science.
Discover where energy comes from and where it could take us next
The Energy Zone introduces visitors to the science behind energy sources, electricity and the future of how we power our world. Through interactive exhibits and immersive experiences, visitors can think about how energy affects daily life, how different systems work, and how science and technology are helping us imagine what comes next. The zone is also home to the OPITO Theatre of Energy, an immersive theatre experience that helps bring energy ideas to life in a memorable way.
Perfect for future thinkers and practical problem-solvers
The Energy Zone is well suited to visitors who are interested in how things work, how power is generated and how science connects to the world around them. It works well for:
Families who want to explore real-world science together
Children interested in electricity, technology and invention
Older children beginning to ask bigger questions about the future
Schools and groups exploring energy, sustainability or engineering
Visitors who enjoy exhibits linked to everyday life
Big science with real-world links
Energy is a strong learning theme for schools and organised groups, with clear links to science, technology, engineering, sustainability and future careers. The Energy Zone can help pupils connect classroom learning with practical examples of how energy is produced, used and explored in the real world.
Switch on your curiosity.
Plan your visit and discover how energy shapes the world around us, from everyday electricity to the ideas powering the future.
