26 September 2014
7pm - 8pm
8pm - 9pm
9pm - 10pm
York Cold War Bunker
(map)
FREE admission
Booking required
Wheelchair accessible
Find out more about the science behind the Cold War Bunker. Why are some atoms radioactive and what does this mean? How do we measure radiation and how much are we exposed to during our lives? Find out how the shielding of the bunker works, and why having a shower might save your life! In the unique environment of the bunker you can try out some modern radioactivity detectors, and see how they compare with the equipment in the bunker's atmospheric Operations Room.