Twist Museum Interactive Immersive Experience London

London’s home of  Illusions.

Twist is a trip down the rabbit hole into the world of illusions.  Not just experiencing the strange and unknown, but understanding it.  How do illusions work? When all our senses are deceived, what happens to the brain? And how do these stimuli shape your sense of reality? Twist was founded to examine the science behind such questions through fun, interactive exhibits for all ages.

Twist stands for ‘The Way I See Things’; through this lens you will take your students on an exciting journey, exploring the fascinating science behind illusions, gaining insight into how they mould our senses and can enhance our understanding of the world around us.

Twist was developed in collaboration with experts in art, psychology, and neuroscience, and with an educational framework developed in consultation with Fiona MacPherson – Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow. Our education programmes uses our interactive exhibits and exclusive learning resources, developed in collaboration with Science Magician Dr Matt Pritchard, to engage students in the curriculum and foster active learning that ensures continued enthusiasm in the classroom.

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Interactive exhibits provide the perfect backdrop for cross-curricular learning, with exhibits linking to specific learning objectives within the national curriculum.  

The Twist School Resources pack includes a cross curricular Twist Challenge that can be completed during the visit.   

Twist learning continues in the classroom with subject specific activities and illusions to complete, to build on the learning and enthusiasm gained from the trip.

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Key Stages 2 and 3

Science

Our illusions are engineered to ignite vibrant scientific discussions, prompting students to enquire, discuss, and enrich their scientific vocabulary. Many exhibits serve as invaluable aids for reinforcing comprehension of light and colour concepts, aligning seamlessly with both the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculums. Furthermore, our ‘Sound Lab’ stimulates discussions on auditory perception. Our resource pack has some fun and interactive investigations and illusions to complete on your return to school.

English

A trip to Twist is the perfect opportunity to teach pupils about perspective through the museum’s core theme of ‘The Way I see Things’, a concept that leads perfectly into discussions around character development in set texts, and comparison of creative ideas. Key Stage 2 pupils are encouraged to write a formal letter to the Founder of Twist Museum.  Can they persuade him to include a specific new exhibit? Or perhaps their new idea for the Museum could be workshopped in his next management meeting? A formal letter to the Founder of Twist Museum is sure to generate a thought-provoking response to the class.

Art

A visit to Twist Museum can spark students’ creativity through activities such as optical illusion drawing projects or written tasks. Students can critically analyse exhibits using artistic terminology, enhancing their understanding of art concepts. Before or after their visit, students can research Twist artists, exploring their art forms within the primary art curriculum. Some may delve into artists like Odeith, investigating the historical and cultural context of street art, while others may explore Patrick Hughes the creator of reverspective. Our resource pack will also show you how to create an anamorphic illusion.

PSHE

Our overarching theme of ‘The Way I See Things’ allows students to appreciate that we all see the world around us differently. A school visit is the perfect introduction for so many important topics in PSHE.

Our PSHE resources include many questions to encourage debates and discussions about inclusion, relationships, anti-bullying and mental health, linking directly to Twist exhibits.

Our Key Stage 3 resources include an activity linking Twist exhibits to discussion topics about Social Media, each topic includes questions about the possible dangers and how to use it more responsibly. 

Key Stage 4, Sixth Form and Further Education

We are always looking for new ways to collaborate with schools, colleges and universities.  Email us at education@twistmuseum.com to discuss possible project collaborations further. 

Psychology

Twist is the perfect destination for Psychology students, offering a captivating exploration of the mind that aligns with the curriculum, in particular modules on ‘perception and the world around us’.  Through interactive exhibits and expert input from Professor Fiona Mcpherson, Twist delves into the complexities of how our senses shape our understanding of reality.

Students can engage with mind-bending illusions, question their own perceptions and gain insights into the intricacies of human cognition.  This immersive experience not only enhances their knowledge of Psychology but also nurtures a deeper appreciation for the power of perception in our daily lives. 

Graphic Design

Our exhibits make a great backdrop for students to create content for their graphic design projects.

There are no restrictions on group sizes.  We can accommodate groups of any size.

Both our Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 resources packs are linked to the National Curriculum, the specific National Curriculum topics are listed in the packs. These packs have been developed by teachers in collaboration with Science Magician, Dr Matt Pritchard, https://www.sciencemagicshows.co.uk/about.html 

Further details about our resources can be obtained by emailing education@twistmuseum.com PDF versions can be sent as soon as tickets have been booked.

We encourage photography and filming! Some of our exhibits set the scene for truly extraordinary photos.  All we ask is that you are respectful towards other guests when filming.

Schools are responsible for their own risk assessments.  A copy of Twist’s School Visits Risk Assessment can be obtained by emailing education@twistmuseum.com Teachers can book a free pre-visit to complete risk assessments and plan their trip.  These must be booked in advance. One of the Duty Managers who specialises in school visits will take the teacher on a tour of the museum and answer any questions they might have.

For all enquiries please contact: education@twistmuseum.com

School group bookings, for a minimum of 10 students, are heavily discounted.  Children’s tickets are reduced to £10.  One free adult ticket can be booked for ever 10 children.  Extra teacher tickets can be purchased at the discounted price of £16.50.  Terms and conditions apply.  Terms and conditions apply.  School ticket prices are available Monday – Friday during the school term until 14:45.

Our Duty Managers are certified first aiders.  

A storage area for coats and bags for school groups and free lockers for valuables.

A seating area within the main foyer designated for school groups to sit and complete written activities or to eat a packed lunch.

A gift shop .

A vending machine for drinks and snacks.

Accessible and unisex, male and female toilets.

Twist Museum is wheelchair accessible, with the exception of two exhibits that are on an incline.

There is a fully accessible toilet.

We strive to make sure Twist is accessible as possible for all our visitors. A small number of our exhibits feature flashing lights and strobes, which may not be suitable for all visitors. Please contact us in advance to discuss specific accessibility requirements and we will do our best to meet them.

We are open seven days a week.  

Monday – Thursday 11:00 – 19:30 (last entry 18:30)

Friday 11:00 – 21:00 (last entry 20:00)

Saturday 10:00 – 21:00 (last entry 20:00)

Sunday 10:00 – 19:00 (last entry 18:00)

For seasonal variations please see our website https://twistmuseum.com/book-tickets/