Rutherford's Den

Entry by gold coin donation. It had been a while since I had been here - it is the corner of the Arts Centre. Rutherford is of course famous for splitting the atom. However the place is a mix of old university/ science experiments/ intriguing museum stuff - for kids. Brass rubbing, switching on the Voss machine, playing with the geiger counter, then climbing the creaky steps up to the old lecture theatre - makes for good fun for a couple of kids. Even if they don't 'get' atoms.

Rutherford's den is great - it won't entertain for long - but is perfect for 15-20 minutes of introducing preschoolers to science/ university life and the great man himself.