Museum of the Future children's floor - in pictures

  • The colours and materials of the Future Heroes exhibit in the Museum of the Future create an environment that lends itself to thought, innovation and creativity. All photos: Gemma White for The National
    The colours and materials of the Future Heroes exhibit in the Museum of the Future create an environment that lends itself to thought, innovation and creativity. All photos: Gemma White for The National
  • Fox, 6, creates drawings using light on the soft walls of the Design Lab.
    Fox, 6, creates drawings using light on the soft walls of the Design Lab.
  • In the Imagine Lab, 'orbs' are selected from four sense categories and placed into 'flowers' to create interactive images that children can immerse themselves in.
    In the Imagine Lab, 'orbs' are selected from four sense categories and placed into 'flowers' to create interactive images that children can immerse themselves in.
  • Trainers are on hand to give children different challenges to earn digital badges.
    Trainers are on hand to give children different challenges to earn digital badges.
  • Indiana, 9, gets creative in the Build Lab, where an array of poles and brackets encourage creativity and design, and children are rewarded with a 'rain' shower.
    Indiana, 9, gets creative in the Build Lab, where an array of poles and brackets encourage creativity and design, and children are rewarded with a 'rain' shower.
  • Caspian, 3, builds a tower using the different-sized cork blocks in the area for children aged 3 and under.
    Caspian, 3, builds a tower using the different-sized cork blocks in the area for children aged 3 and under.
  • From left, Caspian, 3, Fox, 6, and Indiana, 9 outside the Museum of the Future. One of the levels is dedicated to encouraging goal-sharing and innovation among children.
    From left, Caspian, 3, Fox, 6, and Indiana, 9 outside the Museum of the Future. One of the levels is dedicated to encouraging goal-sharing and innovation among children.
  • The Rocket Tower and chute proves that the classic children's climbing frame, even with a modern twist, never goes out of date.
    The Rocket Tower and chute proves that the classic children's climbing frame, even with a modern twist, never goes out of date.
  • The Balance Balloon and in-ground trampoline encourage children to consider how they move in their physicality, as well as navigating mental and creative spaces.
    The Balance Balloon and in-ground trampoline encourage children to consider how they move in their physicality, as well as navigating mental and creative spaces.
  • Indiana engages with the 'orbs' and 'flowers' in the Imagine Lab, selecting from the 'See' category.
    Indiana engages with the 'orbs' and 'flowers' in the Imagine Lab, selecting from the 'See' category.