posted 12-12-2016 09:13 AM               

Tim Peake Exhibition

December 2016 will see the launch of our exciting new exhibition — "Tim Peake: An Extraordinary Journey."

The exhibition will allow visitors to embark on a space journey that follows Tim Peake's astronomical adventure — from growing up in Chichester to becoming the first British European Space Agency astronaut.

We are thrilled to have Tim's official backing to the exhibition, and to have his father, Nigel Peake, as part of the project group pulling the exhibition together.

The UK Space Agency and the Destination Space program are also backing the exhibition, which will also explore careers in space in order to inspire young people to follow in Tim's footsteps.

Visitors will start their journey when they step into our "rocket lift" and will be transported into our "outer space" level.

Their mission will begin by finding out about the Soyuz rocket, from its take off to landing — including watching the moment that Tim blasted off into space. They can discover what it's like to live in space, from eating, sleeping to even exercising in the International Space Station. They can then find out about Tim's space walk and even get involved in scientific space experiments and other interactive activities.

They can then step into their space suit and helmet and prepare to enter Tim's sleeping chamber, which will be recreated to help people understand what it's like to sleep in space.

The exhibition will open on 15 December 2016 — the anniversary of Tim's launch into space, and we'll be updating this page with further details, "Sneak Peakes" and events related to the exhibition.

posted 12-13-2016 06:38 AM               

Entering the gallery form the ground floor, you ascend in a lift carefully decorated like a Soyuz Capsule.

The flight suit, kindly on loan from his parents, worn by Tim when he first boarded the ISS is on display, along with the compression undergarments he wore on landing.

Nice touches are the letters addressed to "Major Tim – UK" or "Tim Peake, West Sussex" Which were still delivered by Royal mail to his parents.

There are opportunities to dress up like a spaceman, and drive some robotic arms, along with an interactive Spacesuit Glove box.

It's free to enter, but please consider supporting the museum by visiting the gift shop or donating. There are plenty of space themed items for sale, including Tim's mission photo book, and the excellent Goodnight Spaceman for kids.

The gallery has been converted, covering the existing cabinets housing Roman artifacts with vinyl overlays detailing Tim's career, training and space mission. It's extremely well done and you would never know.