This Halloween, step inside The Villain Academy, where science meets mischief!
From 31 October to 4 November, Esplora Interactive Science Centre will be transformed into an immersive academy for curious and mischievous minds. Visitors will become new recruits, taking on missions, solving challenges and uncovering the science behind surprising villain-inspired effects.
Across the Science Centre, recruits can experience themed science shows, hands-on workshops, interactive challenges and playful activities designed for different age groups. From colourful chemical reactions and mysterious transformations to the science of the human body, inventions and problem-solving, there will be plenty to explore and discover.
Dates: 31 October–4 November 2026; Opening Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Event Highlights:
Pirate Science Challenges | Ages 3–6
Set sail on a scientific adventure featuring invisible drawings, floating and sinking experiments, treasure challenges and other hands-on discoveries.
Mad Science for Younger Recruits | Ages 3–6
Young scientists can experiment with wacky inventions and surprising scientific effects through playful, hands-on activities created especially for little recruits.
Potions and Power – Science Show | Ages 6+
Enter the world of curious concoctions and spectacular reactions as our master of potions explores colour changes, heat, gases and sudden scientific transformations.
Frankenstein’s Lab – Workshop | Ages 6+
Investigate the human body by moving through different organ stations and discovering how our body systems work together. Can you put your scientific knowledge to the test and create the ultimate monster blueprint?
Expect themed spaces, character interaction, missions and plenty of mischievous science along the way.
Are you ready to enrol in The Villain Academy?
Buy your tickets here: https://www.showshappening.com/esplora-interactive-science-centre/The-Villain-Academy
