This week saw 16 craft goody boxes safely delivered to Widnes Academy West Bank by Clare Lightfoot (Liles) - she our Community Engagement Coordinator. Thanks to Halton Council Cultural Officer Rachael Prime for giving us the opportunity to support our local primary school in this way!

Fancy having a go at some forensic science? Match the DNA fingerprint, test some white powders and see if you can solve the crime in our Catalyst Cluedo workshops running at 11:30 & 2:00 this weekend! Book tickets here wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst…

If climate science is more your thing then come and be a trainee environmental scientist. Help us investigate Earth's land, air and oceans in this fun family show at 12:30 or 3:00 this weekend. Take a selfie with our Earthy costume! Book tickets here wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst…

Really excited to host our first Teachers Conference at Catalyst in partnership with Primary Science Teaching Trust Please share among your networks and book your tickets here wtm360.co.uk/catalyst-scien… We look forward to welcoming you!

We're delighted to welcome Home:Zero to Catalyst in August! Home:Zero needs YOU! A playful, interactive, immersive experience reimagining a sustainable future! Limited tickets - only 6 at a time so book early! catalyst.org.uk/event/homezero…

Summer fun starts tomorrow with our Sensational Senses show filled with fun, optical illusions, experiments with sound and more. Our Making Scents of Smells workshop celebrates all things smelly; make a perfume or sniff a scent from space! wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst…

Join us for a day full of activities as we take over the Danny Steamship The Danny Steamship on 1st Aug. Have a go at bug hunting, learn how to make your own plant pots from newspapers and investigate a selection of heritage items from our museum archives. tickettailor.com/events/daniela…

It was a pleasure to welcome Tanya from Deafness Resource Centre to Catalyst as we plan a unique project funded by Royal Society of Chemistry aiming to make our family workshops & shows more accessible to D/deaf adults, children & their families, with BSL interpreters. catalyst.org.uk/event/bubble-t…

The "coolest" place to hang out in Widnes! ☀🍦 Whether you're soaking up the sun or escaping the soaring temperatures, we've got you covered, with ice creams (for humans & dogs), air conditioning & outside spaces! We look forward to welcoming you soon. wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst…

Our Dementia Cafe will be running again at 1:00pm on Sunday 4th August. No need to book - just drop in. You can even borrow a ticket and explore the galleries or sit upstairs in the Observatory and admire the views! Find out more catalyst.org.uk/event/dementia…

Today, we said a sad farewell to a fabulous volunteer, Stuart, who is sadly relocating. He's been an amazing volunteer, an integral part of our Education Team for years, donating 476 hours of his time. We thank him & wish him all the best for the future! We will really miss him!

Home:Zero is only with us until 15th August. If you've not seen it yet then get your tickets booked for a unique experience. Home: Zero Experience Video youtu.be/LEFTa8isi6E?si… via YouTube

Buzz over to Catalyst this weekend for the start of our Bee Discovery Workshops! Learn all about one of natures best scientists, the honeybee, then make a buzzer so you can buzz just like a bee! See here to book tickets wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst…

We're aiming to make our family activities more inclusive with a brand new pilot project, starting this Sunday. The 3pm Bubble Trouble workshop will include a BSL interpreter. youtu.be/zCWws14MwY0 There are even a number of free tickets too if you contact Deafness Resource Centre #bsl

Bubble Trouble starts tomorrow! Learn how to make super-sized bubbles & get a person inside a bubble in this watery workshop bursting with fun! If you're part of the Deaf community, we've got free tickets for the 3pm session on Sun with a BSL interpreter too. Contact Deafness Resource Centre

Avoid the storms and come and blow bubbles with us this weekend! 🫧 See if you can get a person inside a bubble like we did here! Book tickets for this and our Sensational Senses Show in this link wtm360.co.uk/sales/catalyst… #FamilyFun #bubbletrouble

We're delighted to be hosting this half day teacher conference on Tuesday 1st October and if you book before Sun 8th Sept it is only £35 per person!!! More information here catalyst.org.uk/event/discover…

We're really thrilled to announce the opening of a lovely new temporary exhibition of stunning photographs from the Phoenix Photography Group. Pop in to Catalyst to have a look, the exhibition is free to view without paying admission!

It's that time of year again folks when we close for a few days to do some essential maintenance, some painting and some staff training! We'll be closed on 6th, 9th, 10th and 11th September. If you need to contact us please email [email protected] Thanks 😊

Our Light Fantastic event with a BSL interpreter will run at 3pm on Sun 22nd Sept. There are free tickets available for people in the D/deaf community, if you contact Deafness Resource Centre youtu.be/b6p0NwS_4VU