A Festival For Curious Minds: A Summer of Illusion, Imagination & After-Hours Adventure
This summer, Twist Museum, the Oxford Street sensation where art, science and illusion collide, is inviting curious Londoners and adventurous tourists to lose themselves in a season of immersive fun.
Running from 19 July–31 August, A Festival For Curious Minds is a brand-new cultural programme that flips the script on the traditional museum experience. Think interactive workshops, thought-provoking installations, and adults-only evening takeovers that blend education with pure entertainment. Expect a TikTok content goldmine and a world of wonder that’s perfect for families, creators, and culture-hungry Londoners.
A programme designed to spark curiosity…
A Festival For Curious Minds explores a different theme each week, from art and science to music, magic and mindfulness with family-friendly daytime sessions to twilight moments built for grown-ups who want to explore after hours.
🎩 Magic Week (19–27 July)
Prepare to be spellbound! Dive into a world of illusion, mystery, and mesmerising performances featuring the legendary Marvin’s Magic and mind-bending feats from The Mentalist.
Daytime: Dazzling daytime magic and interactive trickery for all ages with Marvin’s Magic.
Twilight Thursday: An enchanting evening of stagecraft and sleight of hand with the Modern Mentalist.
🔬 Science Week (28 July – 3 August)
Boom! Bang! Brilliant! Discover the explosive side of science with thrilling experiments and “Einstein-approved” shows that spark curiosity and wow the senses.
Daytime: Mind-blowing science shows and hands-on fun with Einstein Entertainers.
Twilight Thursday: Adult-only science with a playful twist—experiments, laughs, and learning after hours.
🎨 Art Week (4–10 August)
Get ready to colour outside the lines! Create art that will make you question your reality.
Daytime: Step into optical illusions and hands-on fun with Art Enthusiasts.
Twilight Thursday: Art with a twist—charcoal and bread painting for grown-up creatives with Art Enthusiasts.
🧘 Mindfulness Week (11–17 August)
Find your calm and centre your soul. A week of peaceful play and soothing soundscapes designed to relax curious minds.
Daytime: Mindful movement sessions for kids with the serene Bloom Child.
Twilight Thursday: Tune into tranquility with Natural Symphony— award-winning sound and light artist who uses the natural bio-rhythms of plants and trees to create live electronic music and immersive and interactive art.
🎵 Music Week (18–24 August)
Feel the rhythm, find the beat! From toe-tapping tunes to joyful jams, this week is all about sound, movement, and melody.
Daytime: Get the little ones moving and grooving at our Musical Glow Parties with Moji Entertainers
Twilight Thursday: A music-filled evening that hits all the right notes.
🎥 Creativity Week (25–31 August)
Lights, camera, imagination! Unlock your inner filmmaker with hands-on stop-motion animation classes for budding artists of all ages, hosted by Art Play.
Daytime: Kid-friendly stop-motion animation workshops with Art Play
Twilight Thursday: Adults get creative after work with cinematic stop-motion sessions with Art Play
Daytime: Interactive Kids’ Workshops
🌀 Daily at 10.30am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm and 3.00pm shows
🎟 From £9pp as an add-on to general museum entry
Each session is limited in capacity, making for an up close, interactive experience. Kids will get hands-on with everything from art classes and slow-mo animation to mindful movement and music.
Twilight Thursdays: Adults-Only
🌒 Every Thursday, 7.00pm – 10pm
🎟 From £12.50pp as an add-on to general museum entry
For the first time ever, Twist opens its doors after dark, transforming into an after-hours playground for grown-ups. Each week brings a new immersive theme—from live art workshops and mind-blowing science shows to magical masterclasses and unforgettable musical moments. To elevate the experience, a curated selection of alcoholic and soft drinks will be available to purchase, letting you sip while you soak up the fun.