Summer Holidays STEAM Bytes 2025: Robotics, AI and Retro Games

STEAM Family Half-Term Activities! Fun for the whole family

You will also have the opportunity to explore the whole museum as a family and be inspired by the hands-on demonstrations from our expert guides and volunteers.

We offer a variety of activities from Robots, screen free activities and OSMO Augmented Reality to programming BBC micro:bits!

So, lots to fascinate kids throughout the half term.

Our educational STEAM activities have become the go-to Milton Keynes event for children wanting creative fun during the school holidays and every weekend throughout the year.

Please note that these hands-on activities are not drop-off events. Parental supervision is required at all times.

Each day consists of 2 drop in sessions spread throughout the day, leaving you time to explore the museum and enjoy all of the STEM activities!Schedule Subject To Change

The Structure of The Day

Session 1 - 11:00-13:30

Session 2 - 14:00 - 16:30

Activities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise stated.

Don't forget: Annual Ticket holders can book onto STEM Bytes FREE using their exclusive promo code!

What’s on?

Our engaging, self-directed STEM stations allow you to explore activities at your own pace, with multiple levels of difficulty to suit beginners and advanced learners alike. Our expert facilitators will be available to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer extra challenges to those looking for more! We'll be running stations centred around:

• Sphero BOLTS – Program smart robotic spheres to navigate mazes, complete challenges, and even race against friends.

• AR with OSMO – .Discover, Play, Learn: Dive into Augmented Reality with Osmo -Step into a world where physical play meets digital magic! In this interactive activity, kids will explore Osmo, a hands-on learning system that uses augmented reality (AR) to turn a tablet into a powerful educational tool — no keyboard or mouse needed.

• Program, Drive, Conquer: Take Control of micro:bit-Powered Cars! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of robotics in this exciting, hands-on activity where YOU take control of a micro:bit-powered car! Your mission: write code to make your car drive a fixed distance, draw shapes, and dodge obstacles using real sensors — no remote control required. Using BBC micro:bits and programmable robot cars, you'll learn to give your vehicle a brain of its own. You'll write simple code to command your car

• Machine Learning- Challenge the Machine: Can You Outsmart a Learning Robot Made of Matchboxes? Step into the world of early artificial intelligence and take on a one-of-a-kind challenge — playing Hexapawn against a "thinking" machine built entirely from matchboxes and beads!
  

• Code Explorers: Robotics Fun for Ages 4+ Welcome to the world of robots for little inventors! In this playful, hands-on activity designed especially for kids aged 4 and up, children will explore the exciting basics of robotics using simple, kid-friendly robots

• LEGO Building – Get creative with spring-themed builds and free-building fun!

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE