Set sail for story time

This month’s adventure is inspired by The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind and explores the exciting world of engineering, renewable energy, and invention. Join Captain Compass as he attempts to power up the ship — only to discover there are no plugs aboard HMS Warrior!

Through hilarious experiments, energetic audience participation, and imaginative problem-solving, children will discover how wind can be transformed into electricity while learning about the remarkable true story of William Kamkwamba, the young inventor who built a windmill to help save his village. From turning children into spinning human windmills to testing out the Captain’s wonderfully silly ideas, this high-energy session celebrates creativity, resilience, and the power of engineering to change lives.

But the adventure doesn’t stop when the story ends. Families are invited to continue their journey at the Dockyard Learning Centre, where hands-on STEM activities bring the themes of each story to life through real experimentation, creative building, and playful discovery. Created in partnership with TYC Arts & Education CIC, this unique experience combines heritage, creativity, and learning to inspire the next generation of explorers, inventors, and adventurers

This summer event series celebrates the story and spirit of the Royal Marines in anticipation of the opening of our new Royal Marines museum later this year. This event is made possible with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This event is free with a valid museum ticket

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