Crank It Up! Science Museum’s New Music Exhibition Hits London
London’s iconic Science Museum is launching “Turn It Up: The Power of Music”, a groundbreaking interactive exhibition opening October 19, 2023, and running until May 6, 2024. It’s set to blow visitors away with an immersive dive into music’s incredible impact on our minds and lives.
Feel the Beat: Tech Meets Emotion
“Turn It Up” fuses technology, psychology, and creativity to explore why music moves us so deeply. Forget dusty displays—the exhibition packs interactive installations, funky new instruments, and futuristic gadgets that let you play with sound like never before.
- Musical Playground: Try your hand at beats, melodies, and harmonies, no matter your skill level.
- Musical Building Blocks: Like musical LEGO bricks, these let you experiment with instruments, pitches, and tempo for a hands-on creative boost.
Stars & Stories: Elton John and Anne-Marie Join In
Personal stories from legends like Elton John and chart-topper Anne-Marie add heart to the science, revealing music’s emotional and cultural magic. Visitors connect to music’s power in new, personal ways.
The Future Sounds Electric – AI and Robots in Music
The exhibition also showcases cutting-edge music tech. Meet AI-powered robots and marvel at instruments controlled by breath and head movements, offering a sneak peek into the next-gen music revolution.
Lead Curator Steven Leech says: “We hope visitors will discover that we really are all musical.”
He adds that the show aims to boost everyone’s confidence, encouraging them to tap into their own musical talents.
Guest Curator Dr Emily Scott-Dearing explains: “Music feels everyday but it’s a powerful force. We want visitors to rethink their personal relationship with music in new ways.”
Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets start from just £10. Families and music lovers alike are invited to the Science Museum on Exhibition Road, South Kensington SW7 2DD, to experience the brilliant ways music shapes who we are.
