The MAD (Mechanical Art & Design) Museum displays Kinetic Art and Automata handcrafted by pioneering inventors and artists from all around the world.
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Jan 19, 2025
When we got there I thought it looked a bit small and I thought we would be out in 10. How wrong was I?! It is quite small but there is loads to see and we spent a good hour there. Nearly every exhib…Full review by MiniMammoth
Jan 4, 2025
We found it very interesting. Spent about an hour in there. Good value for money. Engineering meets art. Would recommend. Certainly not just for children.Full review by Ian B
Dec 24, 2024
MAD has so much! There are mesmerising displays, hands-on machines, an area to build your own marble run, and amazing videos to watch. Something for all ages, and everyone will want to go back for …Full review by Keith T
Please can anyone advise of possible time spent here? While I realise this will vary, I’d be grateful for a vague idea please. Will just be two adults.
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I would say anywhere between a good hour to three hours depending on your level of interest, my husband also enjoyed creating his own marble run in the play area just as much …
I would say anywhere between a good hour to three hours depending on your level of interest, my husband also enjoyed creating his own marble run in the play area just as much as our 6 & 10 year olds and could have spent 45 mins alone in this part of the museum. I know my Dad who is in his 70’s could easily spend upwards of a couple of hours in here. We loved it.
Is this aimed specifically at children? My partner and I are visiting Stratford again over Valentines weekend and something different to the Shakespeare world would be great.
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It appealed to the child in me, I’m a retired engineer, and found it fascinating. Enjoy!
Taking 4 year old grandaughter to Stratford. Weather forecast atrocious. Apart from the butterfly farm is there anywhere in the town to keep her occupied and me sane please. Thank you.
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The mad museum has things for all ages to see. It is a very interesting place and slot to see. There is a cinema called the picture house. Also a lot of shops to visit such as the …
The mad museum has things for all ages to see. It is a very interesting place and slot to see. There is a cinema called the picture house. Also a lot of shops to visit such as the Christmas shop that is open all year around and Harry Potter themed shops. I hope this helps
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