Science Museum experiments with pop-up store
The Science Museum is to open its first-ever standalone pop-up store at the Bluewater shopping centre.
Situated on the Lower Thames Walk next to Reebok at the Land Securities operated centre, the 1,300 sq ft store will be open from the beginning of November until 31 December.
The pop-up will stock a range of gifts and merchandise. In addition, the store will offer an immersive experience for Bluewater visitors with demonstrations of experiments, robots and gadgets taking place daily in the store.
Visitors will also be able to test drive the new Anki Drive robot cars, walk alongside a new generation of robots, and participate in science experiments.
Never Miss a Retail Update!Sam Mason, commercial director of the Science Museum, said: “Hugely popular with families, innovative and committed to delivering an engaging experience, Bluewater is the perfect host for our debut pop-up store. We are creating an experience that will get visitors excited about science, as well as providing some truly original gifts for Christmas.”
Russell Loveland, portfolio director at Land Securities, added: “This exclusive new store from the Science Museum is a great addition to Bluewater this Christmas. An original idea, its focus on entertaining and involving guests in the experience is a great complement to our own ethos.”
Other new additions to Bluewater include the recently opened Steamer Trading Cookshop and Bill’s Restaurant. White Stuff, Rockar Hyundai and American Eagle will also be opening at the centre ahead of Christmas.
