Sign your students up for our Mind-Bending Story Competition

The winner earns a free visit for the entire class + we’ll turn the story into reality at the Museum!

 

As we see it, wonder and out-of-the-box thinking are the foundation for every great story. To bring these stories to light, we’re organizing a creative writing competition for local schools.

Who can join?

Students in year groups 3-6.

Any student in these age groups who enjoys writing and wants to join the competition is welcome to participate.

What’s the theme? 

An original short story should be inspired by mind-bending illusions. From flying into an infinity portal to growing or shrinking in an instant, our exhibits are a perfect setting!

What happens to the winning story?


The writer of the winning story earns a free visit to the Museum for their entire class.
But that’s not all! We’ll also:

Feature it on our social media channels to encourage young writers!e! 

Bring the story to life as an animation in one of our exhibits.

Display the story in the Museum for everyone to read.

How did last year’s competition go?

 

Our Mind-bending Story Competition in Manchester was a great way to bring local schools and students together through imagination and creativity. The winning story was turned into an animation in the Museum, and when the winning class visited, they had the opportunity to experience the world their own classmate created first-hand!

Who submits the stories?

Teachers will collect and submit entries once the competition opens in 2026.

Want to stay updated?

Be the first to know when the competition launches!

Fill out the form below, and we’ll send you all the details, including how to apply, key dates, and submission guidelines.

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