NEW ATTRACTION WILL BECOME UK HUB OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
One of the UK and the North West ’ s most innovative new visitor attractions , Eureka ! Mersey , has unveiled its new name and a new look – aimed at inspiring a new generation of young scientists and STEAM ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Arts and Mathematics ) superfans .
Eureka ! Mersey , which is set to open in summer 2022 at Seacombe Ferry Terminal in Wallasey , will now be known as Eureka ! Science + Discovery and the team this week launched a new teaser video and website to excite and inspire audiences as work on the site gets underway .
The exciting new attraction , which has been co-created with young people , local communities and partners across the Liverpool City Region , will breathe new life into key subjects through a range of unique exhibits and interactive experiences , and also has a crucial role in helping to tackle skills challenges in the UK and across the north-west .
More than 120 young people have been involved so far in designing the exhibition content , working in partnership with key stakeholders across the Liverpool City Region , including founding partner Ørsted , alongside Unilever , Sci-tech Daresbury , Arup , Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital and Liverpool John Moores University .
“ We hope Eureka ! Science + Discovery inspires millions of young people and families to get excited and engaged with science and STEAM subjects ,” said Eureka !’ s Chief Executive , Leigh-Anne Stradeski .
“ Eureka ! in Halifax is very much known as the national children ’ s museum , but we know Eureka Science + Discovery in the Liverpool City Region will bring something else and appeal to older children and families . Put simply , we just want to get young people more excited about science and technology , helping to encourage them to explore and fall in love with STEAM subjects .”
The rebrand activity , including a new brand and logo , was carried out by Liverpool-based PlayMaker Studio , and a new website for Eureka ! Science + Discovery is available at www . eurekadiscovery . org . uk .
The £ 11.75m attraction has been funded by several partners , including a £ 6.4m grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority ’ s Strategic Investment Fund .
Other key funders and partners include Wirral Council with the attraction playing a key part in extensive regeneration plans to revitalise Birkenhead , its iconic waterfront and the wider Left Bank area , along with investment and support from The Johnson Foundation , and BEIS , UKRI and Wellcome as part of the Inspiring Science Fund .
Alan Evans , Director of Regeneration and Place at Wirral Council commented : “ Eureka ! Science + Discovery is going to be a fantastic addition to Wirral ’ s waterfront and will inspire young minds from Wirral and beyond .
“ The waterfront is key to our regeneration plans along the Left Bank of the River Mersey , so we can ’ t wait for Eureka ! Science + Discovery to open its doors and welcome its first visitors next year .”
Eureka ! Science + Discovery is the newest creation from the team behind Eureka ! in Halifax and will bring to life important education skills for children and young people aged 6-14 and will also have an area dedicated to 0-5 ’ s .
The attraction is set to open in summer 2022 .
Further information can be found via their Facebook and Twitter pages or their website : www . eurekadiscovery . org . uk
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