Dolly the Sheep

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Connect gallery

Get hands on in our science and technology gallery.

Come along and explore creativity, discovery and innovation in five fantastic themed areas: space travel, energy and power, genetics, robotics and transport.

Ever wondered what makes you unique? Or fancied getting behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racer? Stuffed full of exciting objects and interactive games, from rockets to robots and clones to cars, this fascinating gallery brings science to life.

Things to see and do

Blast off!

Blast off!

Step into a Gemini space suit to find out how astronauts survive on a space walk. See a real NASA Gemini space capsule up close and see how high you can fire our model rocket.

Power up

Power up

See James Watt’s steam engine in action, generate your own electricity and find out if you could survive as an energy minister. What decisions would you make?

Me2

Me2

Come face to face with Dolly, the world’s most famous sheep, find out why she was created and tell us what you think about genetics issues such as cloning and GM foods.

Robots

Robots

From the world's first artificially intelligent robot to designing your own. See a working industrial robot arm, or control a model robot as it explores an alien planet.

Move it

Move it

Could you be an F1 driver? Try our full-size racing car simulator and find out. See one of the world’s oldest steam locomotives and learn about the impact of our travel choices.

Visitors' comments

Here's what people have been saying about Connect:

  • “Colourful and vibrant.”
  • “A lively and vivid way to discover technology.”
  • “The relaxed, fun and informative nature of the place gave off a real buzz.”
  • “It's informative and exciting each time.”
  • “A fun day out exploring new things.”
  • “Fun for children and adults.”
  • “You can touch and play with almost everything.”
  • “Good information and easy to understand for children.”
  • “Makes science fun and at the same time the kids are learning.”