Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a Superhero Engineer!

We all know that engineering has shaped our world – but how many of the great engineers can you name? This February half-term, computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, NASA legend Mary Jackson and – of course – Bristol’s favourite adopted son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, are waiting for you to climb aboard the SS Great Britain and discover their hidden powers.

Marvel at Ada Lovelace’s mathematical magic, ignite your imagination with Tesla’s electrifying discoveries, and embrace your own superpowers along the way!

14 February 2026 - 22 March 2026
Free with Admission

We have so many phenomenal women and men to thank for their epic efforts. Their ideas and inventions have propelled society forward, leading humans to explore space, boost global migration, and make our everyday lives easier to manage.

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