Great Exhibition Tent²

Discover inventions of the future designed by London school children as part of the Great Exhibition² project with Imperial College London and Big Ideas.

Twenty primary and secondary school classes from neighbouring boroughs hosted Imperial researchers live in their classrooms as part of British Science Week. The young people learned about the extraordinary legacy of innovation in the area from the original Great Exhibition of 1851 and were challenged to design, build and market their own ideas.

Be inspired by the next generation of inventors, scientists and entrepreneurs in this tent or sit down at our invention table and unlock the inventor within you by bringing your own ideas to life with modelling clay!

Visitor information

This is a drop-in event suited for visitors of all ages.

The event is in a gazebo with step-free access in a garden with grass and paths. Seating can be made available on request.

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