The solution? Jump headfirst into questions of life and its creation at the Science Museum. The institute will celebrate 200 years since Shelly created both Frankenstein and his monster with a family-friendly festival. Kids will have the opportunity to participate in some immersive theatre, bring their own monstrous creatures to life with stop-motion animation, or crack the code to an escape room.
With so many different activities on offer, it's worth scanning the website to see which events most tickle your fancy. But for those looking for a handy guide, here are some of the highlights at Frankenstein Festival:
Mystery at Frankenstein's Lab
3 – 8 April 2018
11am; 12:30pm; 2pm; 3:30pm
Dr. Frankenstein has mysteriously vanished, leaving his work unfinished and mysteries unsolved. Help Igor complete Frankenstein's seminal work by solving puzzles and conducting experiments in this interactive theatrical experience.
£10 | 12+
Create your own creature
30 March – 8 April 2018
11:30am – 1pm; 2:30pm – 4pm
What's better than a workshop where you can build your own creature? One where you can bring it to life, of course! Craft a wire frame skeleton, mould it with modelling clay, and watch your creation walk through the power of stop-motion animation.
Free | N/A
It’s Alive
3 – 8 April 2018
11am; 12pm; 2pm; 3pm; 4pm
Prepare to see the Science Museum like never before. Plunge into the Gothic world of Mary Shelly's imagination through augmented acoustic reality and immersive theatre in this innovative tour.
£3 | 8+
Pandemic
6 – 8 April 2018
11am; 12:30pm; 2pm; 3:30pm
How far should we go to tackle a virus? Is it okay to create life for the express purpose of saving others? Decide for yourself in this choose-your-own-adventure film that puts you in control of a psychological thriller. Help Dr Frankenstein navigate through murky moral territory. Experience the horrors of science with good intentions gone horribly wrong in this immersive cinematic experience that explores themes like artificial life.
Free | 14+
Humanity 2.0
3 – 5 April 2018
1:30pm; 3pm
Humanity is wiped out by our own hand. The task of stabilising the human race falls on the Guardians – but will they make any improvements? Written and performed by Emily Carding, this play explores a post-apocalyptic future and features intricate body paint art.
Free | 12+
Cabinet of Curiosities
3 April – 8 April 2018
11am – 4pm
Get up close and personal with some of the rare objects in the Science Museum collection and speak to the experts who curate them.
Free | N/A
Promethean Tales Weekend
27 – 28 April 2018
7:30pm – 10:35pm (Doors open 7pm);
The Science Museum will host a screening of Terminator 2: Judgement Day followed by a panel discussion on Promethean tales through the ages.
£8; £6 Concessions | 15+
| What | Frankenstein Festival, Science Museum |
| Where | Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2DD | MAP |
| Nearest tube | South Kensington (underground) |
| When |
03 Apr 18 – 08 Apr 18, Special events dates below |
| Price | £variable |
| Website | Click here for more information |
