The Science and Industry Museum will host the Operation Ouch! exhibition, perfect for families during February half term
Manchester: A brand new exhibition from the popular kids’ show Operation Ouch! is on its way to the Science and Industry Museum. It’s called Brains, Bogies and You, and it’s set to kick off just in time for the February half term.
The exhibition follows the success of last year’s Food, Poo and You. This time, visitors will join Dr Chris, Dr Xand, and Dr Ronx as virtual guides. They’ll take you on a wild adventure exploring the senses, starting with a journey through Dr Chris’ giant nose!
Families can expect a fun and interactive experience. You’ll dive into the brain’s functions, navigate through gooey earwax, and even squeeze past some sticky snot. It’s all about learning through play, and it sounds like a blast!
With over 30 interactive activities, kids can bang on an eardrum, explore a massive eyeball, and even sniff out different smells in a ‘smell library’. It’s designed to be an epic romp through the senses.
Steven Leech, the exhibition curator, shared that this experience will help kids understand how our senses work. It’s all about making science fun and accessible for young explorers.
Dr Chris is super excited too! He said it’s going to be an adventure of a lifetime, diving into the brain and discovering how our bodies work in the most entertaining ways.
From earwax to brains, this exhibition promises to be both gross and fascinating. Visitors will explore the key senses and even create a domino effect to see how our nerves send messages. Plus, there’s a chill-out zone to relax in.
There will also be cool historical objects on display, like a brain scanning helmet from over 40 years ago and ear trumpets used before hearing aids. It’s a mix of fun and learning!
Dr Ronx can’t wait for everyone to poke around inside Dr Chris’ brain. It’s all about hands-on experiments and sticky adventures. Science has never been this much fun!
The exhibition opens on February 14, just in time for half term. Tickets are £10 each, and kids under three get in free. It’ll be at the Science and Industry Museum until January 4, 2026, so there’s plenty of time to check it out!
