Ice Station Antarctica

Throughout these challenges, visitors learn more about Antarctica, the animals that live there and the scientific research taking place.

From coping in sub-zero temperatures to riding a snowmobile, ice cadets explore the skills it takes to work in and preserve this frozen wilderness. A series of mini environments help them learn about and explore this unique continent.

Challenge your visitors to survive the conditions scientists face when researching in Antarctica.

Every year hundreds of scientists and support staff travel to Antarctica, braving harsh conditions and freezing temperatures in order to do crucial science. It's a tough job and we need to find the best people to go. At Ice Station Antarctica we'll see if your visitors have got what it takes to go to Antarctica.

The digital trail

The digital trail

At various points throughout the exhibition, by swiping a barcode on their ticket, visitors can see if they're up for the Antarctic challenge. In the final section they find out just how well they're adapting to the harsh life down South, and what role they are best suited for.

The digital trail also extends visitors' Antarctica experience beyond their visit, encouraging them to go online to continue the challenge. This is an optional feature of the touring exhibition.

The online challenge

After graduating as cadets in the gallery, visitors are invited to the website to try out the skills learnt as Ice Cadets. A series of tasks on the website set out by the Ice Station Commander mean that this is an experience that will go further than most traditional gallery exhibitions.

For more information, download the Ice Station Antarctica information pack PDF (1.0 MB)