A sense-sational exhibition!
Get ready for a brand-new adventure of super-sized science and brilliant biology with Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You.
Journey through an ear canal covered in gooey wax, squeeze past sticky snot and plunge headfirst into the incredible world of our senses.
Get shrunk down to microscopic size and set out on a medical mission into Dr Chris's brain headquarters. Venture through the five familiar senses of touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste, as well as lesser-known secret senses that help you stay balanced, tell you when you need a wee and when it's time to sleep.
Poke around inside a giant eyeball, encounter incredible illusions and discover how our sensory experience can vary in this multi-sensory adventure guided by videos and illustrations of Operation Ouch! hosts Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx.
From sight to sound, mini medics and curious kids can get stuck in to sense-sational science through interactive games and challenges, fun facts and fascinating objects from the Science Museum Group's collection.
Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You brings the hit BBC Children's and Education TV series to life for a second unforgettable exhibition experience, following the success of world-premiere exhibition Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You.
Never seen the show before? All episodes are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.
The exhibition has been developed by the Science and Industry Museum and produced in collaboration with BBC Children's and Education and Objective Media Group.
Prices
- Schools, home educators and other formal education groups – £5.00 per person
- Informal education groups (includes uniformed groups such as Girlguiding or Scouts, summer schools, youth and community organisations) – £7.50 per person (this is a 25% discount on our standard prices)
Relaxed sessions for SEND learners
Thursday 9 October 2025, 10.15 and 11.15
Wednesday 10 December 2025, 10.15 and 11.15
These sensory-friendly sessions are specially designed for those who prefer an adjusted environment. During these 60-minute sessions, Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You will have a smaller capacity, with adjusted sound levels throughout the exhibition. There will also be additional sensory activities to enjoy with our Explainers.
These sessions are only available to book over the phone, so please call our call centre on 033 0058 0058 to secure your tickets.
A full video walkthrough is available to support you in preparing for your visit.