Discover the stories of ten inspiring Black inventors and researchers. A mini-exhibition to mark Black Achievement Month.
Do you know who invented the amber traffic light, who designed the modern pencil sharpener or who discovered that ants can also learn and feel? These and many other important inventions and discoveries were made by black inventors and researchers from the past.
In the mini-exhibition Colourful Science, you’ll discover the stories of ten inspiring black inventors and researchers.
Colourful Science has been developed by the Black Achievement Month Foundation and NEMO Science Museum. The exhibition is on display only on 31 October and 1 November, in the Theatre on the second floor. It is open to all visitors to NEMO.
On 31 October, NEMO will be hosting the Black Achievement Month Family Day. An interactive day full of wonder, inspiration and fun for young and old alike. This year’s guest speaker is psychiatrist and social thinker Glenn Helberg. He will take the children on a journey into the world of psychiatry and mental health. Skitta will be leading an energiser session.
The Family Day is sold out.