Liverpool first stop for brand new Doctor Who exhibition
The exhibition will run from May to October next year
Liverpool's World Museum will host an interactive Doctor Who exhibition next year, allowing fans of all ages to explore the world of The Doctor.
Visitors to the city's museum will have the chance to step inside the Tardis, try out a sonic screwdriver and come face to face with Daleks and Cybermen when the Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder exhibition opens next May.
Fiona Philpott, director of exhibitions at National Museums Liverpool, said: "The many writers of Doctor Who, for generations, have written stories inspired by real science - astronomy, astro-biology, quantum physics and nature itself.
"The exhibition is a celebration of the show but also an exploration of the amazing breadth of scientific ideas."
What is Doctor Who Worlds Of Wonder?
The show, produced by Sarner International working with the BBC, will explore subjects such as regeneration and time and space, giving fans the chance to experience the Doctor's adventures from a scientific perspective.
Among the interactive features will be an observation deck where people can hear sounds from space, a Tardis console and a chance to test out some of the gadgets used by the Doctor.
The Monster Vault will allow visitors to meet some of the creatures who normally have them hiding behind the sofa, including Daleks, Cybermen and Weeping Angels.
Ed Cookson, projects director at Sarner International, said: "For almost 60 years Doctor Who has been exploring mind-bending scientific developments.
"The iconic characters, monsters, stories and settings of the television series provide a perfect guide through the wondrous worlds of space, time and science."
The exhibition will be touring different venues but its first stop will be Liverpool, where it will run from May until October next year.
Not the first time The Doctor has been up the Mersey
Earlier this year, Liverpool was used to film the first episode of season 13, which will screen later this month.
In the episode viewers will be given another helping of Jodie Whittaker's Doctor, and will meet new character Dan Lewis, played by Merseyside-born John Bishop.
Ms Philpott said: "It's absolutely fantastic to be launching the world premiere of this exhibition and it is coming at the perfect time as the BBC has just announced the next series of Doctor Who is starting in Liverpool.
"It's a good story for the city and I think there is a groundswell of excitement beginning to develop."
Tickets for Doctor Who Worlds Of Wonder will go on sale on Friday.