Discover@20-21 is a hands-on space designed to inspire young artists, inventors, scientists and engineers.
The new science, technology, engineering, art and maths (STEAM) interactive gallery has opened at the Visual Arts Centre in Church Square, Scunthorpe. Open from Tuesday to Saturday with free admission, 20-21 has six gallery spaces showcasing a range of art, craft and design.
Councillor John Davison, cabinet member for safer, stronger communities (urban), said: “This new feature is something special for Scunthorpe – a space where children can play, experiment and let their imaginations run wild. It shows that learning doesn’t have to be in a classroom – it can happen through laughter, colour and creativity.”
What’s inside?
Designed for young people, Discover@20-21 is packed with activities, from glowing light tables and magnetic walls to spinning illusions and digital art screens.
Children can build landscapes of light, solve circuit mazes, and test their balance on wobbly towers, or create patterns, digital paintings and geometric puzzles and see their creations projected onto the stained-glass windows.
In the outside space, young people can engage with optical illusions and perspective tricks, exploring how shapes, light and movement fools the eyes and minds.
School visits
The Visual Arts Centre welcomes school groups for self-guided tours, and tours and talks led by the arts and heritage learning team. Talks and tours explore themes, materials and subjects in the galleries and exhibitions.
Workshops are available for EYFS to KS2 and explore subjects including art, science and history. Bespoke workshops and activities can also be created by the learning team.
An education room is available for use as a lunch space and for self-led activities and teachers can take part in pre-visits.
For more information about 20-21 Visual Arts Centre, visit www.2021visualartscentre.co.uk.
School visits can be arranged by emailing artsandheritagelearning@northlincs.gov.uk or calling 01724 296039.
