How do we power the future we want to build?

We’ve Got the Power is a high‑impact science show that puts energy centre stage – revealing how the way we generate, use and store power shapes our planet and our cities we live in.

Through bold, visual demonstrations of electricity, heat and motion, Future Makers trace the journey of energy – from fossil fuels to steam, turbines and electrical power generation. Along the way, they uncover what’s happening behind the scenes, exploring heat release, energy transfer and carbon emissions, and discovering how these invisible processes can sometimes push our planet to extremes.

The focus then turns to solutions. Future Makers are introduced to renewable energy sources, solar power and modern energy-storage technologies, from capacitors and batteries to hydrogen. These innovations show how science and engineering can reduce pressure on natural systems while supporting cleaner, smarter energy choices for future cities.

By the finale, Future Makers discover that extreme conditions don’t happen by chance – they are driven by energy decisions. They leave empowered with the understanding that science gives us the tools to power a more resilient and sustainable future.

Shows:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 11:00-12:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 11:00-12:00, 15:00-16:00

Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Presenter: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”
Accessibility: Conducted in English, with live Cantonese interpretation

Registration: Online registration available, with limited walk-in spots

What keeps vehicles moving when conditions get extreme?

In Motion Under Pressure, Future Makers explore how cars, planes and rockets keep moving when forces grow stronger and conditions become more challenging.

Fast‑paced, hands‑on demonstrations bring motion to life. Future Makers investigate friction, balance and strength on the ground, before turning their attention to the skies to discover how wings generate lift and help aircraft stay stable. They explore how energy is transformed into movement – and how thoughtful design keeps vehicles performing under pressure.

Building from ground to air, the show reveals how engineers test ideas, solve problems and refine designs to cope with powerful forces in nature. The experience culminates in high‑energy propulsion, from propellers to rockets, showing how science pushes motion to its limit.

By the finale, Future Makers discover that staying in motion isn’t about luck – it’s about testing, improving and engineering solutions that work.

Shows:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 13:00-14:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 13:00-14:00, 17:00-18:00

Venue: Lecture Hall, 1/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Presenter: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”
Accessibility: Conducted in English, with live Cantonese interpretation

Registration: Online registration available, with limited walk-in spots

Create a cloud and put the atmosphere to the test. Using a simple plastic bottle, Future Makers explore how changes in air pressure cause clouds to appear and disappear right before their eyes. By squeezing, releasing and observing, they see energy and pressure working together to shape real weather patterns.

This hands-on lab brings the science of the sky into Future Makers’ hands, encouraging them to test ideas, observe results and discover how science helps us understand and improve the world we’re building.

Opening Hours:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 10:00-18:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 10:00-18:00

Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Accessibility: Conducted in Cantonese
Registration: Not required
Activity designed by: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”

Spin up the swirling vortex and explore the power of extreme weather. Using two connected bottles and water, Future Makers twist, turn and experiment to create a miniature tornado right before their eyes. They observe how different movements affect the vortex’s shape, speed and strength.

This hands-on lab invites Future Makers to explore how energy and motion create powerful forces in nature, while posting an exciting question: how can understanding these forces help us design cities ready for the storms of the future?

Opening Hours:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 10:00-18:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 10:00-18:00

Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Accessibility: Conducted in Cantonese
Registration: Not required
Activity designed by: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”

Design and test a tower built to withstand an earthquake. Using wooden blocks, Future Makers build their own structures and place them on a shaking platform to observe how they respond when simulated seismic waves strike. Will the structure stay standing, or collapse under the movement?

This immersive lab brings earthquake science into the heart of city design. Future Makers explore stability, balance and smart structural choices, discovering how engineers design buildings that remain strong during seismic events. Through testing, observation and redesign, they experience how science and engineering help create cities that are safer when the ground begins to move.

Opening Hours:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 10:00-18:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 10:00-18:00

Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Accessibility: Conducted in Cantonese
Registration: Not required
Activity designed by: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”

Watch solid ground behave in surprising ways. As air is pumped through a sand pit, Future Makers see the sand loosen and flow like a liquid. They place different objects– from a rubber duck and a toy car to a small ball– into the shifting surface and observe whether they float or sink, experimenting with patterns, movement and change.

This hands-on lab reveals the science of liquefaction, a process that can occur during earthquakes when the ground temporarily loses its strength. As Future Makers explore how air, sand and stability interact, they discover why understanding what lies beneath our feet is essential for city design. What helps the ground stay firm – and how can future cities be designed to stay safe when it doesn’t?

Opening Hours:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 10:00-18:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 10:00-18:00

Venue: Exhibition Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Accessibility: Conducted in Cantonese
Registration: Not required
Activity designed by: The Royal Institution of Great Britain “Ri”

Team up to design vehicles built for tough conditions. Using hands-on kits and makerspace tools, Future Makers and their parents assemble and customise rubber band–powered cars, then put them to the test on an extreme weather track.

After each run, designs are adjusted and tested again. As the twisted rubber band releases its stored energy, Future Makers explore how elastic potential energy is transformed into motion. Along the way, they can explore displays from the JC CoolScience Primary Science Explorer Hackathon, discovering how other young innovators approach design challenges and refine their ideas.

Through testing, learning and iteration, this lab brings engineering thinking to life and sparks a big question: how do smart designs perform under pressure, and could their creations inspire the future of transport?

Opening Hours:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 10:00-18:00
• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 10:00-18:00

Sessions: 24 per day; 15 minutes per session
Capacity: 20 pairs (1 child + 1 parent) per session
Venue: Maths Hall, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11 and their parents
Accessibility: Conducted in Cantonese
Registration: On-site registration required. Each registration is for one adult and one child. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Air may be invisible, but it affects everything that moves – unless it’s in space! In this zone, Future Makers explore aerodynamics using a wind tunnel, discovering what keeps planes soaring, makes race cars lightning fast, and causes hats to fly off on a windy day.

Through live demonstrations and guided experiments, Future Makers observe how air behaves like a fluid, creating forces such as lift and drag. By predicting outcomes, observing results, and adjusting designs, they learn how small changes can lead to big improvements – just like engineers shaping vehicles and systems for the cities of tomorrow.

When the wind pushes back, what helps a design glide smoothly – and what slows it down?

Sessions:
• 20/6/2026 (Sat) 12:30-12:40, 13:30-13:40, 14:30-14:40, 15:30-15:40, 16:15-16:25, 17:15- 17:25

• 21/6/2026 (Sun) 12:30-12:40, 13:30-13:40, 14:30-14:40, 15:30-15:40, 16:30-16:40, 17:30-17:40

Venue: Demonstration Area, G/F, Hong Kong Science Museum
Target: For ages 5-11
Accessibility: Conducted in English, with live Cantonese interpretation
Registration: Not required